Senior Living Cook: Nutritious Meals & Warm Dining

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living in; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO & Holidays

EAP Canopy

HSA/FSA options

Voluntary Insurance

Job summary

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living is seeking a Cook for Arete Desert Sage Retirement in Bend, OR. The cook will prepare nutritious meals for residents across care levels, ensure dietary restrictions are met, and uphold sanitation and safety standards.

The role requires ServSafe and food handler certification, 2–3 years of kitchen experience, and the ability to adapt menus for memory care. It offers full-time hours with a daytime schedule and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Cook experience; Hospital or Healthcare facility experience preferred.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions and to follow recipes and production sheets.
• Requires a current Food Handler's card issued by local Health Department.
• Knowledge of high standards of food preparation, sanitation, and safe storage with on-the-job training.
• Demonstrates initiative and sound judgment in planning meals and using leftovers.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring food is visually appealing, properly seasoned, and served at the correct temperature.
• Prepare alternative menu options and snacks for residents with changing appetites.
• Adapt recipes to meet dietary needs (low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, vegetarian, texture-modified).
• Maintain a calm, inviting dining environment to encourage socialization and appetite.

Skills

Cook experience

Attention to detail

Sanitation standards

Team collaboration

Job description

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living is seeking a Cook for Arete Desert Sage Retirement in Bend, OR. The cook will prepare nutritious meals for residents across care levels, ensure dietary restrictions are met, and uphold sanitation and safety standards.

The role requires ServSafe and food handler certification, 2–3 years of kitchen experience, and the ability to adapt menus for memory care. It offers full-time hours with a daytime schedule and weekend availability.