Cook - Assisted Living

Prestige Care•Bend, OR

5d•Onsite

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 supports meal service and a safe, clean kitchen while contributing to a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and staff. The position is at Prestige Senior Living – High Desert, an assisted living community in Bend, Oregon.

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 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 food temperatures throughout cooking and holding.
Review menus with a supervisor and record necessary substitutions.
Ensure supplies are available and prepared for upcoming meals and notify the supervisor of needed supplies.
Maintain a clean, safe work area, clean spills, and assist with daily or scheduled cleaning.
Store, rotate, prepare, and label food according to applicable Federal, State, and local guidelines and company policy; discard outdated food.
Work with dietary staff to ensure equipment functions properly and is at the correct temperature, 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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 about residents, team members, the department, center, community, and company records.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment and practice safe working habits.