Senior Living Cook: Nutritious Meals & Warm Dining

Avamere; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (via Avamere)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

EAP Canopy

HSA / FSA options

Job summary

Avamere at Bethany in Portland, OR is seeking a Part-Time/On-Call Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents across care levels. You will ensure dietary restrictions are respected, uphold sanitation, and create a warm, home-like dining experience.

Responsibilities include daily menu execution, dietary accommodations, and memory-care dining support. Requires 2–3 years of cook experience, ServSafe Manager certification, and an active Food Handler card; on-site position with weekend

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Cook experience; Hospital/Healthcare facility experience preferred.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Ability to read/write and follow directions; attention to details for recipes and production sheets.
• Requires a current Food Handlers card issued by local Health Department.
• Demonstrated knowledge of high standards of food prep, sanitation, and storage with on-the-job training.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident care information; strong teamwork and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring foods are visually appealing, properly seasoned, and served at correct temperatures.
• Prepare alternative menu options and snacks for changing appetites.
• Adapt recipes to meet dietary needs (low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, vegetarian, texture-modified).
• Accommodate memory care dining challenges with finger foods, enhanced flavors, and flexible dining times.
• Create a calm, structured, inviting dining environment to encourage socialization and appetite.
• Adhere to ServSafe food safety standards and sanitation guidelines.
• Ensure kitchen, prep areas, and dishwashing are cleaned and sanitized after every shift.
• Monitor and log food and refrigerator temperatures daily for quality control.
• Collaborate with Dietary/Dining Services Director and nursing staff to align care plans with resident diets.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cook experience

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Initiative & judgment

Tools

ServSafe Manager certification

Food Handlers card

Job description

Avamere at Bethany in Portland, OR is seeking a Part-Time/On-Call Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents across care levels. You will ensure dietary restrictions are respected, uphold sanitation, and create a warm, home-like dining experience.

Responsibilities include daily menu execution, dietary accommodations, and memory-care dining support. Requires 2–3 years of cook experience, ServSafe Manager certification, and an active Food Handler card; on-site position with weekend