Cook - Assisted Living

Emerson House•Portland, 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. This is a part-time position scheduled Thursdays and Fridays, with the option to pick up additional shifts as available. The role includes preparing, cooking, and serving food to meet food and nutrition standards for presentation, taste, and texture; checking food quality; maintaining appropriate cooking, holding, and equipment temperatures; and recording temperature readings. The Cook coordinates with a supervisor on menu substitutions and supply needs, keeps food properly stored and labeled, and maintains a clean and safe work area. The Cook also supports special meals and events, assists with incoming supplies, follows safety and infection-control practices, and participates in training and staff meetings. The position is supervised by the Food and Nutrition Services Manager or Dining Services Manager. Prestige describes its workplace philosophy as centered on respect, integrity, commitment, and trust, and states that it is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Requirements

At least one year of cooking experience in a restaurant, hospital dietary department, or similar environment; general kitchen or dietary experience may be considered in lieu 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 the menu and food and nutrition standards, including presentation, taste, and texture; sample food for quality assurance before service.
Cook and hold food at appropriate temperatures and record food temperatures throughout cooking and holding.
Work with the supervisor to review menus and record necessary substitutions.
Ensure food supplies are available and prepared for upcoming meals, and notify the 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Store, rotate, prepare, and label food according to Federal, State, and local guidelines and Prestige policy; discard outdated food.
Work with dietary staff to ensure equipment is working 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, residents’ families, visitors, and staff.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information concerning residents, team members, the department, center, community, company, and records.
Maintain a safe and secure working environment and practice safe working habits.
Perform other duties as assigned.