Part-Time Senior Living Cook — Cook with Heart

SUMMERPLACE in; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Place Assisted Living is seeking a Cook to prepare flavorful meals for residents in a caring, community-focused kitchen. You will work closely with dietary and care teams to ensure meals meet nutritional and dietary needs while maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards.

You will be part of a team that prioritizes meaningful, well-balanced dining experiences for seniors, with opportunities to lead when needed and contribute to training new dietary staff.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented cook who enjoys working with others
• Able to both lead when needed and take direction well
• Attention to detail with special diets and food safety
• Pride in keeping a clean, organized kitchen
• Genuine desire to make meals meaningful for seniors

Responsibilities

• Prepare flavorful, well-balanced meals for residents in a clean, safe kitchen
• Cook a variety of foods in large quantities following established menus and portion guidelines
• Accurately prepare therapeutic diets and texture-modified meals
• Ensure food is attractively presented and appealing to residents
• Record meal temperatures to meet safety standards
• Maintain sanitizer buckets and follow cleaning schedules
• Assist with meal service and keep carts clean and organized
• Clean and maintain commercial kitchen equipment
• Collaborate with dietary, care, and leadership teams
• Help orient and train new dietary staff
• Communicate resident concerns to leadership as needed
• Follow all policies and procedures

Skills

Team player

Leadership

Attention to detail

Kitchen cleanliness

Job description

Columbia Place Assisted Living is seeking a Cook to prepare flavorful meals for residents in a caring, community-focused kitchen. You will work closely with dietary and care teams to ensure meals meet nutritional and dietary needs while maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards.

You will be part of a team that prioritizes meaningful, well-balanced dining experiences for seniors, with opportunities to lead when needed and contribute to training new dietary staff.