Dietary Cook — Hospital Dining

Prestige Senior Living; La Pine (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Senior Living in Oregon seeks a Cook to prepare, cook and serve meals per menus and dietary specs, while upholding sanitary practices under the supervision of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager. You will ensure foods are cooked and held at proper temperatures, assist with menu planning, manage supplies for upcoming meals, and keep a clean, safe kitchen environment.

The role supports residents, participates in training, and contributes to special events and dietary needs in a

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year cooking experience in a restaurant or hospital/dietary department.
• Must have required state certification or food service license.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and serves food according to menu and standards, ensuring quality in taste and presentation.
• Maintains proper cooking and holding temperatures; records temperatures during cooking and holding.
• Assists in menu substitutions and substitutions tracking with supervisor.
• Ensures adequate food supplies for upcoming meals; notifies supervisor of needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and routine cleaning.
• Properly stores, rotates, prepares, labels foods per guidelines; discards outdated items.
• Coordinates with dietary staff to ensure equipment is functioning and at correct temperatures; reports faults.
• Follows fire safety, infection control and handling of hazardous chemicals; reports unsafe conditions.
• Assists with planning meals for special events and gatherings; stores incoming food and supplies as assigned.
• Attends training, in-services and staff meetings; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Menu adherence

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Prestige Senior Living in Oregon seeks a Cook to prepare, cook and serve meals per menus and dietary specs, while upholding sanitary practices under the supervision of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager. You will ensure foods are cooked and held at proper temperatures, assist with menu planning, manage supplies for upcoming meals, and keep a clean, safe kitchen environment.

The role supports residents, participates in training, and contributes to special events and dietary needs in a