Lead Cook: Menu Creator for Residential Wellness

Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness; Enterprise (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness in Enterprise, Oregon, is seeking a compassionate Lead Cook to join our residential care team. You will plan menus, purchase groceries, supervise cooking staff, and ensure meals meet dietary needs and safety standards.

You'll work closely with registered nurses and facility staff to support residents' health goals, provide warm meals, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen.

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license.
• A valid Food Handlers Card.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Required to work at any residential treatment facility if shift coverage is needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks according to the published menu and recipe specifications and house schedule.
• Implement special diets as prescribed by the primary care physicians.
• Store, prepare, and serve food in accordance with Health Services Food Sanitation Rules.
• Ensure that all dishes are washed and sanitized, and the kitchen and eating areas are cleaned after each meal.
• Maintain proper cleanliness and organization of kitchen, walk-in cooler, refrigerator, freezers, and pantry.
• Publish Prep/Pull Sheet and Post in Kitchen on a Weekly Basis.
• Create menus at least one week in advance and provide a sufficient variety of food as well as taking into consideration resident preferences and requests and religious and dietary needs.
• Engage patients in social conversation and provide supportive listening.
• Establish and maintain a positive working team environment with all registered nurses, providers, and residential facility staff and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• Participate fully in team meetings, training, and one-to-one supervision.
• Provide feedback to oncoming staff regarding resident's interactions, activities, and behaviors at the end of your shift.
• Report suspected changes in a resident condition and/or potential crisis situations to the charge nurse or floor lead.
• Remain alert and provide direct line-of-sight monitoring of residents as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Valid Food Handlers Card

Criminal background check

Pre-employment drug screening

Residential facility experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness in Enterprise, Oregon, is seeking a compassionate Lead Cook to join our residential care team. You will plan menus, purchase groceries, supervise cooking staff, and ensure meals meet dietary needs and safety standards.

You'll work closely with registered nurses and facility staff to support residents' health goals, provide warm meals, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen.