Prep Cook

Caring Places Management; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company focused on providing exceptional care for seniors as a Prep Cook in Oregon City. This role involves assisting the Chef and Dietary Manager in meal preparation while following health guidelines. The position offers a supportive work environment with benefits and a competitive starting wage of $19-$20 per hour.

Benefits

Health Insurance for Full-Time employees

Dental & Vision Insurance

401K Plan with employer matching

Generous Paid Time Off Accrual

Free on-the-job training

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in cooking or related kitchen roles preferred.
• Physically able to stand, bend, kneel and lift 35-50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare simple dishes and assist in food preparation according to recipes.
• Maintain a clean kitchen environment and ensure proper food handling.
• Monitor food storage and temperatures as per health regulations.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to withstand heat

Food handling

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Prep Cook Needed!

• Full-Time
• Wage is $19-$20
• See below for more information!
  
  

At Caring Places Management, we have been passionate about providing exceptional care for seniors throughout the Pacific Northwest since we opened our first community in 1991. We are committed to achieving our mission of Exceeding Expectations for Loving, Thoughtful Care by offering our residents caring, thoughtful service in a homelike environment.

River Terrace Memory Care, our beautiful community located in Oregon City, OR has a current opening for a Prep Cook. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please submit your application and a member of our Recruiting Team will be in touch soon!

The Prep Cook assists the Chef and Dietary Manager to prepare and serve meals as specified in the menus and recipes prepared by the dietician, using proper food handling, sanitation, and infection control procedures.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare simple dishes, such as salads, entrees, snack and desserts;
• Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food;
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking;
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal preparation tasks;
• Review and know resident diet needs;
• Perform routine kitchen tasks;
• Use the prepared preparation list for planning purposes;
• Monitor food/equipment temperatures;
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves to be organized and easily accessible;
• Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes;
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash;
• Ensure that all food and other items are stored properly;
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines;
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned; and,
• Assist and support Dietary Manager, Chef and Administrator as required; AND anything that helps staff coordinate consistent quality care and service in the facility. Other items as required by Administrator and/or anything else that is needed to keep the facility operating smoothly.
  
  

Benefits

• Telehealth/Telemedicine – 100% company paid telehealth benefit effective the first day of employment for all employees and their immediate family members
• Health Insurance for Full-Time employees
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401K Plan (w/ employer matching)
• Generous Paid Time Off Accrual
• Free on the job training!
• Exceptional Culture and Work Environment
• Starting wage is $19-$20, DOE.
  
  

Requirements

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High school degree, or equivalent, required
• Previous experience as a busboy, washer, waiter, cook, or relevant work experience preferred
• Physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; able to bend and kneel through shift; able to lift 35 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Manual dexterity necessary to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks
• Ability to comfortably withstand heat, steam and cold present in kitchen environment
  
  

Apply Now! Or visit our website at caringplaces.com for more information. Please attach resumes when applying.

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Salary Description

$19-$20

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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