Cook - Arete Desert Sage Retirement ALF

Avamere Community Careers • Bend, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Arete Desert Sage Retirement ALF is seeking a Full-Time Cook to join their team. The Cook will be responsible for preparing and serving meals that are palatable, appetizing, and adhere to portion control standards. This role involves coordinating with the facility dietician and nursing services, ensuring food and supplies are readily available, and maintaining menus. The position requires weekend availability and offers a schedule of 9 am - 6:30 pm.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• High-School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in Assisted Living or other related Health Care Community
• Must have a food handlers’ card
• 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

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): 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 & Supplemental Insurance Options: 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