Cook FT - Avamere Seaside

Avamere Community Careers • Seaside, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-Time Cook position at Avamere at Seaside. The role involves preparing and serving meals, ensuring they are palatable, appetizing, and adhere to portion control. The Cook will also inspect diet trays, coordinate with the facility dietician and Nursing Services for diet changes, and ensure food and supplies are readily available for upcoming meals. Maintaining and reviewing menus before food preparation and assisting with meal service are also key responsibilities. The position requires availability for various shifts, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High-School diploma or equivalent
• Must have or obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of food preparation procedures
• Must have knowledge of sanitation and food safety procedures and rules

Nice To Haves

• Experience in assisted living or other related health care community preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures on a timely basis
• Inspect diet trays; work with the facility dietician and process diet change received from Nursing Services
• Coordinate food service with other departments
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available
• Ensure that menus are maintained and reviewed prior to preparation of food
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low individual and family deductible.
• Benefits eligible at 30+ hours/week.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED