Senior Living Cook: From-Scratch Meals, Flexible Shifts

Cogir Senior Living; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages, training, and成长

Early access to paycheck (pay on deman

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insur

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and SickLeave

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents and guests in our community restaurant. You will work with the culinary director to create menus ranging from traditional comfort foods to global options, using local ingredients and quarterly seasonal changes.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in full-service kitchens, knowledge of kitchen equipment, and an understanding of dietary needs for seniors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary School is a plus, or the equivalent of education and experience.
• Food Handler Card with an understanding of kitchen sanitation and food codes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals following established menus, recipes, dietary, and sanitary guidelines.
• Set up and break down work areas in a timely fashion.
• Keep all stations clean and sanitized.
• Collaborate with the dining services team to ensure timely meal service.
• Check and restock all foods for proper service.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
• Participate in required training sessions, including food handling and safety certifications.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife handling

Senior dietary needs

Recipe execution

Large-batch cooking

Culinary creativity

Senior living/healthcare experience

Flexible shifts

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary School is a plus

Food Handler Card

Job description

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents and guests in our community restaurant. You will work with the culinary director to create menus ranging from traditional comfort foods to global options, using local ingredients and quarterly seasonal changes.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in full-service kitchens, knowledge of kitchen equipment, and an understanding of dietary needs for seniors.