Dietary Cook (Full Time, Flexible Availability)

Healthcare Services Group•Keizer, OR

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a Cook to prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The role supports HCSG’s commitment to positively impacting the communities it serves and enhancing customer and resident experiences. The cook follows planned menus and recipes, maintains food quality and presentation, and complies with food safety and sanitation guidelines. The position also involves kitchen upkeep, inventory and supply assistance, and positive interactions with residents, staff, and guests. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous cooking or food-preparation experience is preferred. The role requires the ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions, communicate effectively, and maintain a positive attitude. Physical requirements include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds, and standing, sitting, bending, and walking for extended periods. The employee must also be able to perform repetitive tasks continuously and work around food and cleaning products. Residency within the service area is required. An approved sanitation and safety course may be required, and current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required where mandated by state or county law. Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policies is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership.
Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification where required by state or county law.
Residency within the service area.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and recipes.
Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet HCSG standards.
Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines and maintain a clean, orderly kitchen.
Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies.
Interact positively with residents, staff, and guests, providing excellent customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned.