Senior Living Cook with Heart & Impact

Columbia Place Assisted Living and Memory Care; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Place Assisted Living and Memory Care is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals for residents in a supportive, community-focused kitchen. You will work closely with dietary and care teams to create nutritious, flavorful dishes that meet specific diets and textures, while ensuring safety and clean presentation.

This role emphasizes teamwork, a hands-on approach, and delivering meals that bring joy to residents, with opportunities to train staff and contribute to meal planning and

Qualifications

• Team-oriented cook with good communication skills.
• Attention to detail, especially with dietary restrictions and food safety.
• Pride in maintaining a clean, organized kitchen.
• Genuine interest in making meals meaningful for residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare flavorful, well-balanced meals for residents in a clean, safe kitchen.
• Follow established menus and portion guidelines; prepare therapeutic diets and texture-modified meals.
• Record meal and food temperatures to meet safety standards.
• Maintain sanitation and clean equipment; manage sanitizing tasks.
• Assist with meal service and keep serving carts organized.
• Train or orient new dietary staff and communicate resident concerns to leadership.
• Follow all policies and procedures.

Job description

Columbia Place Assisted Living and Memory Care is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals for residents in a supportive, community-focused kitchen. You will work closely with dietary and care teams to create nutritious, flavorful dishes that meet specific diets and textures, while ensuring safety and clean presentation.

This role emphasizes teamwork, a hands-on approach, and delivering meals that bring joy to residents, with opportunities to train staff and contribute to meal planning and