Part-Time Senior Living Cook — Nutritious Meals & Care

Avamere; Sherwood (OR); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 35.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO & Holidays

EAP Canopy

HSA/FSA options

Voluntary Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Avamere at Sherwood is seeking a Part-Time Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents across care levels. You will ensure dietary compliance, sanitation, and a warm dining experience that feels like home.

Responsibilities include executing daily menus, adapting recipes for dietary needs, and maintaining strict food safety standards. Collaborative work with the Dietary/Dining Services Director and nursing staff is essential to align with resident diets.

Formación

• 2–3 years of Cook experience; Hospital or Healthcare facility experience preferred.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions and pay close attention to details to follow and calculate recipes and production sheets.
• Requires a current Food Handlers card issued by local Health Department
• Demonstrates knowledge of high standards of food preparation, sanitation, hygienic methods of food preparation and storage, and safety with formal on-the-job training.
• Demonstrates initiative and sound judgment in setting up meals and utilizing leftovers.
• Demonstrates competency in operating kitchen equipment.
• Interpersonal skills to establish relationships with department workers and other departments.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.
• Desire to improve quality of life for seniors, and create warmth and a cheerful environment.

Responsabilidades

• Execute daily menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring food is visually appealing and served at the correct temperature.
• Prepare alternative menu options and snacks for changing appetites.
• Adapt recipes to meet dietary needs (low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, vegetarian, texture-modified).
• Accommodate memory care dining challenges with appropriate foods and flexible dining times.
• Create a calm, structured dining environment that invites socialization and appetite stimulation.
• Adhere to ServSafe guidelines for food safety, handling, and storage.
• Keep kitchen and prep areas 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 on care plans.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance.

Conocimientos

Cook experience

ServSafe Manager Certification

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Descripción del empleo

Avamere at Sherwood is seeking a Part-Time Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents across care levels. You will ensure dietary compliance, sanitation, and a warm dining experience that feels like home.

Responsibilities include executing daily menus, adapting recipes for dietary needs, and maintaining strict food safety standards. Collaborative work with the Dietary/Dining Services Director and nursing staff is essential to align with resident diets.