Cook - Assisted Living

Prestige Care•Beaverton, OR

About The Position

The Cook prepares food in accordance with menus, diet specifications, resident preferences, and sanitary practices, under the supervision of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager or Dining Services Manager. The role is part-time and includes weekends. Wages start at $22–$24 per hour, depending on experience. This position is at Prestige Senior Living – Beaverton Hills, a 60-apartment assisted living community in Beaverton, Oregon. The community describes its workplace as home-like, supportive, team-oriented, and focused on coaching, teamwork, care excellence, and career advancement. The Cook also supports a dignified and caring atmosphere, protects confidential information, and maintains a safe working environment.

Requirements

At least one year of experience cooking in a restaurant, a hospital dietary department, or a similar environment; general kitchen or dietary experience may be considered in place of direct cooking experience.
Required state certification or food service license.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and serve food according to menus and food and nutrition standards, including presentation, taste, and texture; sample food for quality assurance before service.
Ensure food is cooked and held at appropriate temperatures and record temperatures throughout the cooking and holding process.
Partner with a supervisor to review menus and record necessary substitutions.
Ensure food supplies are available and prepared for upcoming meals, and notify a supervisor of needed supplies.
Maintain a clean and safe work area, clean spills, and assist with daily or scheduled cleaning.
Store, rotate, prepare, and label food according to applicable guidelines and company policy; discard outdated food.
Work with dietary staff to ensure equipment is functioning properly and at appropriate temperatures, record equipment temperatures as needed, and promptly report faulty equipment.
Follow facility fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical practices, and promptly report unsafe conditions.
Assist with planning and preparing food services for special meals, events, and parties as needed.
Assist with storing incoming food and supplies as assigned.
Attend and participate in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust.
Support a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and staff.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of resident, team member, department, community, and company information and records.
Maintain a safe and secure working environment and practice safe working habits.
Perform other duties as assigned.