Lead Kitchen Cook (Hospital/LTC) - Special Diets

CASCADETERRACE in; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CASCADETERRACE is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The role requires preparing meals for large groups, following menus, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards in a hospital/long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include recording temperatures, preparing special diets, training dietary staff, and coordinating with other departments. Supervisory duties apply when the Dietary Supervisor is unavailable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for at least 1 year.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• PCC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Prepare tasteful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guides; prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for meals; prepare pureed foods.
• Work in cooperation with personnel in all departments.
• Report resident care concerns to Administrator/Director of Nurses; participate in training of dietary staff.
• Supervise in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor and assist with serving meals.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and ensure compliance.

Skills

Read recipes

Food safety

Team collaboration

Sanitation practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certificate

PCC preferred

Job description

CASCADETERRACE is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The role requires preparing meals for large groups, following menus, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards in a hospital/long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include recording temperatures, preparing special diets, training dietary staff, and coordinating with other departments. Supervisory duties apply when the Dietary Supervisor is unavailable.