Therapeutic Meals Cook - Caring Kitchen & Team Impact

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Retirement Benefits

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle is seeking a compassionate cook to provide high-quality meals to residents, guests and staff in a community setting. You will prepare food using daily planners and standard recipes, and participate in mealtimes on the dining line.

The role requires experience in production cooking or therapeutic diets, clear English communication, and the ability to follow safety and sanitation guidelines. Proficiency with Excel/Word and food-handling licenses is preferred, with a positive,

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• Willingness to obtain necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.
• Basic computer skills; entry-level proficiency with Excel and Word required.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables with limited standardization.
• Maintain a positive, friendly demeanor toward residents and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure that all food meets safety guidelines and that kitchen areas meet sanitation guidelines.
• Respond quickly to residents' and guests' needs and requests to maintain satisfaction.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

Skills

Clear English communication

Independent decision making

Problem solving

Positive demeanor

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Senior Lifestyle is seeking a compassionate cook to provide high-quality meals to residents, guests and staff in a community setting. You will prepare food using daily planners and standard recipes, and participate in mealtimes on the dining line.

The role requires experience in production cooking or therapeutic diets, clear English communication, and the ability to follow safety and sanitation guidelines. Proficiency with Excel/Word and food-handling licenses is preferred, with a positive,