Institutional Cook: Precision Meal Prep & Diets

Avamere; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Generous employee referral bonus

Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA

Professional Development

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Avamere is seeking a Cook to support residents by preparing meals under the Culinary Services Manager. In this role you will manage inventory, coordinate dietary aides, and ensure meals meet therapeutic diets and safety standards.

You will also help maintain sanitation, train staff, and participate in cost controls. Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining portion control, verifying temperatures, and assisting with food storage, ordering, and audits as required.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handlers card issued by local Health Department.
• Active CPR/BLS Certification and maintenance during employment.
• Approximately one year of experience in quantity food preparation.
• Preferred: previous experience in an institutional setting.
• Knowledge of dietary practices and related laws/regulations for nursing homes.
• Ability to read and calculate recipes and production sheets.
• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and knife/ingredient organization.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and follow recipes during food preparation.
• Manage purchased food and dietary supplies to control waste.
• Maintain portion control and ensure proper temperatures are recorded per regulations.
• Inspect special diet trays for correctness.
• Maintain storage standards and assist with receiving and inventories.
• Assist in establishing production lines to ensure timely meals.
• Coach staff on sanitation, safety, and equipment care.
• Supervise in absence of the Culinary Services Manager.
• Report hazards or accidents per department policies.
• Dispose of food and waste per established policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

CPR/BLS Certification

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Kitchen equipment operation

Dietary practices knowledge

Inventory management

Reading recipes/production sheets

Institutional food prep experience

Education

Food Handlers card (local Health Dept)

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Avamere is seeking a Cook to support residents by preparing meals under the Culinary Services Manager. In this role you will manage inventory, coordinate dietary aides, and ensure meals meet therapeutic diets and safety standards.

You will also help maintain sanitation, train staff, and participate in cost controls. Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining portion control, verifying temperatures, and assisting with food storage, ordering, and audits as required.