Senior Living Cook: Nutritious Meals & Warm Dining

Avamere; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account & FSA

Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Avamere is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents across care levels at Hillsboro. You will ensure dietary restrictions are met, maintain sanitation, and create a home-like dining experience.

Responsibilities include daily menu execution, dietary modifications, and collaboration with the Dietary/Dining Services Director and nursing staff to align care plans with resident diets. Strong ServSafe standards and memory-care considerations are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of Cook experience in hospital or healthcare facility.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Ability to read, write, and follow recipes and production sheets, and to pay close attention to details.
• Requires a current Food Handlers card issued by local Health Department.
• Demonstrated knowledge of high standards of food preparation, sanitation, hygienic methods of food preparation and storage, and safety with on-the-job training.
• Demonstrates initiative and sound judgment in setting up meals and utilizing leftovers.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring food is visually appealing, properly seasoned, and served at the correct temperatures.
• Prepare alternative menu options and snacks as needed for residents with changing appetites.
• Adapt recipes to meet dietary needs (low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, vegetarian, texture-modified).
• Address memory care dining challenges with appropriate options and flexible dining times.
• Create a calm, structured, and inviting dining environment that encourages socialization and appetite stimulation.
• Follow strict ServSafe food safety, handling, and storage regulations.
• Ensure kitchen, prep areas, and dishwashing stations are cleaned and sanitized after every shift.
• Monitor and log food and refrigerator temperatures daily.
• Maintain a resident-first approach and collaborate with staff to align with resident diets.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, storage, and equipment maintenance per health codes.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cook experience

Sanitation compliance

Dietary accommodation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

ServSafe Manager certification

Food Handler certification

Job description

Avamere is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents across care levels at Hillsboro. You will ensure dietary restrictions are met, maintain sanitation, and create a home-like dining experience.

Responsibilities include daily menu execution, dietary modifications, and collaboration with the Dietary/Dining Services Director and nursing staff to align care plans with resident diets. Strong ServSafe standards and memory-care considerations are essential.