Senior Living Cook - Breakfast Prep, 6am-2pm, FT

Central-Bethan; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Bethany Athletic Club membership

Affinity Home Care services discount

EAP counseling

Discounts via BenefitHub

Paid holidays

PTO

Wellness events

Job summary

Laurel Parc at Bethany Village is seeking a full-time Cook to join our culinary team in Portland, Oregon. This role supports a low-pressure, professional kitchen with a focus on work-life balance.

Schedule: 6am to 2pm, five days a week, with competitive hourly pay. Responsibilities include understanding culinary terminology, maintaining safety standards, inventory, and proper food preparation to serve residents.

Qualifications

• Understanding of culinary terms, techniques & safety.
• Some proficiency in kitchen operations & equipment.
• Completes inventory, stocking & ordering of items.
• Ensures presentation of food items adhere to guidelines.
• Follows recipes, scales ingredients and uses proper kitchen techniques when preparing resident meals.
• Ensures kitchen runs efficiently by completing prep cooking as needed.
• Keeps kitchen and workstations clean and sanitary.
• Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Displays excellent communication including ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Understand culinary terms, techniques and safety.
• Assist with kitchen operations and equipment as needed.
• Complete inventory, stocking and ordering of items.
• Ensure food presentation follows guidelines and recipes.
• Prepare resident meals following recipes and proper techniques.
• Support efficient kitchen prep and cooking to keep service flowing.
• Maintain clean and sanitary workstations and kitchen area.
• Be punctual and maintain regular attendance.
• Collaborate with team and communicate calmly under pressure.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Inventory management

Food presentation

Recipe following

Team collaboration

Punctual attendance

Communication

Job description

Laurel Parc at Bethany Village is seeking a full-time Cook to join our culinary team in Portland, Oregon. This role supports a low-pressure, professional kitchen with a focus on work-life balance.

Schedule: 6am to 2pm, five days a week, with competitive hourly pay. Responsibilities include understanding culinary terminology, maintaining safety standards, inventory, and proper food preparation to serve residents.