Asst. Living Cook-Full Time

Elite Care•Milwaukie, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Elite Care at Oatfield Estates is looking for a skilled and passionate full-time Cook to join our community! The work environment we offer can’t be beat as you will have the privilege of working in someone’s home – and it just may feel like home to you too! Our employees have the opportunity and flexibility to both learn and develop on the job, while also mentoring and educational opportunities to support advancing their careers. Come grow your career with us and apply today! The Cook's primary responsibility is to plan and prepare meals from scratch that are memorable, enjoyable, nutritious, and community-building experiences. As a cook with us, you will support residents and accommodate their individual tastes and service plans by engaging them in the meal planning and preparation process. You play an important role in establishing the kitchen as the heart of every home by creating a welcoming and supportive kitchen environment.

Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age or older
Experience cooking on a large scale
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
Ability to pass a food service sanitation course
Obtain a food handler's card
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow recipes
Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances
Experience in food service or restaurant experience required
Comfortable standing, stopping, squatting, twisting, and moving frequently
Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices
Must be a U.S. citizen and reside within the State of Oregon
Must have reliable means of transportation/commuting to work

Nice To Haves

6 months experience cooking in long-term care preferred

Responsibilities

Preparation and oversight of household meals
Prepare healthy, nutritious meals, from scratch whenever possible
Maintain unit portions and report when a resident eats less than usual
Utilize fruits and vegetables grown in the Elite Care gardens whenever possible
Understand and follow each resident’s service plan as it relates to nutrition and hydration
Support residents’ autonomy by allowing residents to do as much for themselves as possible