Senior Living Cook: Fresh, From-Scratch Meals + Free Meals

Cogir Senior Living; Molalla (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pay on demand

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life

Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Molalla, OR is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, staff, and guests. You will work with the culinary director to create traditional and world-inspired dishes, with a quarterly rotating menu using local ingredients.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of kitchen experience, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to read and execute recipes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Handler Card and kitchen sanitation knowledge.
• 1+ year experience in full-service kitchen; cooking from scratch.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality desirable.

Responsibilities

• Join a compassionate, high-performing team and redefine senior living by delivering top-level results.
• Prepare and cook meals following established menus, recipes, dietary, and sanitary guidelines.
• Set up and break down work areas in a timely fashion.
• Keep stations clean and sanitized.
• Collaborate with dining services to ensure timely meal service.
• Check and restock foods for proper service.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
• Participate in required training, including food handling and safety certifications.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Aid in all kitchen operations as needed.

Skills

Culinary skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Senior nutrition

Recipe reading

Large batch cooking

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary School or equivalent

Food Handler Card

Job description

Cogir Senior Living in Molalla, OR is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, staff, and guests. You will work with the culinary director to create traditional and world-inspired dishes, with a quarterly rotating menu using local ingredients.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of kitchen experience, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to read and execute recipes.