Cook - Assisted Living

Prestige Care - Huntington Terrace Senior Living

Gresham, OR

Pay Rate : Hourly Pay Rate Maximum : 22 Pay Rate Minimum : 17 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR PART-TIME WORK? DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR COOKING?

IF SO, WE WANT TO MEET WITH YOU!! WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN WORK : Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 11 : 30AM-6 : 30PM $17-$22 PER HOUR DOE WITH ROOM FOR ADVANCEMENT! We are looking for that special person to join in our already amazing team.

If you have passion for seniors, are friendly, dependable and have integrity, we want to meet with you!! POSITION SUMMARY The Cook prepares food in accordance with menus, diet specifications, resident preference, and sanitary practices under the supervision of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager or Dining Services Manager.

Samples food for quality assurance prior to service.2.Ensures foods are cooked and held at the appropriate temperatures.

Records food temperatures throughout the cooking and holding process.3.Partners with supervisor to review menus and record necessary substitutions.

4.Ensures that food supplies are available and prepared as needed for upcoming meals. Notifies supervisor of needed supplies.

5.Maintains a clean and safe work area, cleaning spills and assisting in daily or scheduled cleaning.6.Ensures proper storage, rotation, preparation, and labeling of food in accordance with Federal, State, and local guidelines and Prestige policy.

Discards outdated food.7.Partners with dietary staff to ensure equipment is working properly and at the appropriate temperature.

Records temperature of equipment throughout shift as needed. Reports faulty equipment immediately.8.Follows facility fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions.

9.Assists in planning and preparing food services for special meals, events, and parties as needed.10.Assists in storing incoming food and supplies as assigned.

11.Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.12.Performs other duties as assigned. COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.2.Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors, and staff.

3.Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department / center / community, and company information and records.

4.Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE A minimum of one year experience cooking in a restaurant or the dietary department of a hospital or similar environment.

General kitchen / dietary experience may be considered in lieu of direct cooking experience. Must have required State certification or food service license.

EDUCATION High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.

Last updated : 2024-06-10