Cook - Assisted Living

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $22.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Career development opportunities
inclusive work environment

Job Description

Prestige Senior Living - High Desert is a distinguished assisted living community located at 2660 NE Mary Rose Place on the east side of beautiful Bend, Oregon. This 68-apartment community has earned a reputation for excellence, being recognized as one of the cleanest and highest performing assisted living facilities in the Central Oregon area. Among its accolades, Prestige Senior Living - High Desert proudly received the "Bronze" National Quality Care award in 2017, underscoring its commitment to providing outstanding care and services to its residents.\n\nThe community thrives on employing high-performing and empathetic healthcare providers who dedicate themselves to serving residents... Show More

Job Requirements

  • One year cooking experience in restaurant or hospital dietary department or similar environment
  • possession of required State certification or food service license
  • high school diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills
  • ability to follow sanitary practices and food preparation standards
  • capability to monitor and record food and equipment temperatures
  • ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • strong communication and teamwork skills
  • willingness to participate in training and staff meetings

Job Qualifications

  • A minimum of one year experience cooking in a restaurant, hospital dietary department, or similar environment
  • general kitchen or dietary experience may be considered
  • required State certification or food service license
  • high school diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through combination of education, training, and experience

Job Duties

  • Prepares, cooks, and serves food in accordance with the menu and nutrition standards
  • samples food for quality assurance prior to service
  • ensures foods are cooked and held at appropriate temperatures and records temperatures
  • partners with supervisor to review menus and record substitutions
  • ensures food supplies are available and notifies supervisor of needed supplies
  • maintains a clean and safe work area including cleaning spills and assisting in scheduled cleaning
  • ensures proper storage, rotation, preparation, and labeling of food per guidelines and company policy
  • partners with dietary staff to ensure equipment is working properly and reports faulty equipment
  • follows fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical practices
  • assists in planning and preparing food services for special meals and events
  • assists in storing incoming food and supplies
  • attends training, in-services, and staff meetings
  • performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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