Resident-Focused Cook for Senior Living

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO & Holidays

EAP Canopy

HSA/FSA options

Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Avamere Living in Hillsboro is seeking an On-Call Cook to prepare nutritious, flavorful meals for residents across care levels. You will ensure dietary compliance, maintain sanitation, and foster a warm, home-like dining experience.

Execute daily menus, accommodate dietary needs, and uphold ServSafe standards. Collaborate with dietary and nursing staff to align care plans with resident diets and to maintain a calm, welcoming dining environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Cook experience in hospital or healthcare facility 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 follow recipes and production sheets with attention to timing.
• Requires a current Food Handlers card issued by local Health Department
• Demonstrates knowledge of high standards of food preparation, sanitation, and safety with on-the-job training.
• Demonstrates initiative and sound judgment in setting up meals and utilizing leftovers.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to establish relationships with staff and other departments.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Genuine desire to improve quality of life for seniors.
• Create and uphold a warm, calm dining environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring meals are visually appealing, properly seasoned, and served hot or at the correct temperature.
• Prepare alternative menu options and snacks for residents with changing appetites.
• Adapt recipes to meet dietary needs (e.g., low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, vegetarian, texture-modified).
• Understand dining challenges of memory care residents and accommodate flexibility in dining times.
• Create a calm, structured dining environment that encourages socialization and appetite stimulation.
• Adhere to ServSafe guidelines for food safety, handling, and storage.
• Ensure kitchen, prep areas, and dishwashing stations are cleaned and sanitized at the end of every shift.
• Monitor and log food and refrigerator temperatures daily.
• Maintain a resident-first approach and solicit feedback to tailor dining experiences.
• Collaborate with the Dietary/Dining Services Director and nursing staff to align care plans with resident diets.
• Maintain highest standards of kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cook experience

ServSafe

Food Handlers card

Kitchen equipment

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Avamere Living in Hillsboro is seeking an On-Call Cook to prepare nutritious, flavorful meals for residents across care levels. You will ensure dietary compliance, maintain sanitation, and foster a warm, home-like dining experience.

Execute daily menus, accommodate dietary needs, and uphold ServSafe standards. Collaborate with dietary and nursing staff to align care plans with resident diets and to maintain a calm, welcoming dining environment.