Memory Care Cook: Nutritious Senior Dining

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account / Flexible Spnd

Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Avamere Living is seeking a Cook at Washington Gardens Memory Care in Tigard, OR to prepare nutritious meals for residents across care levels. You will follow menus, ensure safety and sanitation, and create a warm dining experience that feels like home.

You will adapt menus for dietary needs, maintain strict hygiene, and collaborate with the Dietary/Dining Services Director and nursing staff to align care plans with resident diets. Prioritize resident comfort and respectful, cheerful service.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of cook experience in a hospital or healthcare facility preferred.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days).
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions and to follow recipes and production sheets.
• Requires a current Food Handlers card issued by local Health Department.
• Demonstrated knowledge of high standards of food preparation, sanitation, and safety with on-the-job training.
• Shows initiative and sound judgment in meal setup and using leftovers.
• Competency in operating kitchen equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff across departments.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.
• Genuine desire to improve quality of life for seniors.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring meals are visually appealing, properly seasoned, and served at the correct temperature.
• Prepare alternative menu options and snacks for residents with changing appetites.
• Adapt recipes to meet dietary needs (low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, vegetarian, texture-modified).
• Accommodate dining challenges of memory care residents (finger foods, enhanced flavors, flexible dining times).
• Create a calm, structured, inviting dining environment to encourage socialization and appetite stimulation.
• Adhere to ServSafe food safety practices and sanitation standards.
• Keep kitchen, prep areas, and dishwashing stations clean and sanitized at end of shift.
• Monitor and log food and refrigerator temperatures daily for quality control.
• Collaborate with Dietary/Dining Services Director and nursing staff to align care plans with resident diets.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cook experience

ServSafe certification

Food Handlers card

Attention to detail

Kitchen equipment operation

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Resident-focused care

Job description

Avamere Living is seeking a Cook at Washington Gardens Memory Care in Tigard, OR to prepare nutritious meals for residents across care levels. You will follow menus, ensure safety and sanitation, and create a warm dining experience that feels like home.

You will adapt menus for dietary needs, maintain strict hygiene, and collaborate with the Dietary/Dining Services Director and nursing staff to align care plans with resident diets. Prioritize resident comfort and respectful, cheerful service.