Cook ~ Senior Living Community ~ PT ~ Happy Valley

Gresham, OR, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Exact $24.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

401k plan with matching

HSA options

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid sick leave

paid vacation leave

paid birthday leave

Career development programs

Opportunity for advancement

Charitable and philanthropic opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

free shift meal

Job Description

MorningStar Senior Living is a renowned provider of senior living communities dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents through compassionate care and a vibrant culture. As a well-established senior living community, MorningStar prides itself on creating an environment where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and kindness. The organization is deeply committed to fostering a culture that values servant-leadership and meaningful work, attracting team members who share a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of seniors. With a clear focus on enhancing the quality of life for their resident-heroes, MorningStar offers an inviting workplace where employees... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma preferred
ability to read and write English
previous experience in dietary department of health care facility preferred
ability to prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities
awareness of special diets, seasoning requirements, cooking times, temperature controls
ability to estimate food quantities required, limit waste, and utilize leftovers
willingness to work 8 to 16 hours per week as scheduled
compliance with federal and state food safety regulations
ability to follow established recipes and menus
strong attention to detail and ability to ensure food quality and safety

Job Qualifications

Demonstration of core values: love, kindness, honesty, goodness, fairness, respect
high school diploma preferred but at minimum ability to read and write English
previous experience in the dietary department of health care facility preferred
ability to prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities
awareness of special diets, seasoning requirements, cooking times, temperature controls
ability to estimate quantities of food required, limit waste, and utilize leftovers while serving attractive, appetizing meals
team members who are scheduled to work 24 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits, families of said team members will also be eligible

Job Duties

Handle and prepare food that is palatable, appetizing, and attractive
comply with meal schedules
follow standard recipes but make independent decisions in line with current experience
understand importance of proper food-handling techniques and hazards of improper food handling
be familiar with seasoning and cooking time required
be aware of cooking characteristics of various cuts of meats, fish and fowl
estimate quantities of food required and apportion servings while monitoring portion controlled guidelines for individual residents
prepare foodstuffs for cooking: peel, wash, trim, and cut vegetables and fruit
wash, cut, de-bone and trim meat, fish and fowl
taste, smell, and observe food to ensure conformity with recipes and appearance
serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for completeness and accuracy
cook food: bake, roast, stew and steam-cook meats, fish and fowl, basting as necessary to retain flavor
make gravies, stocks, dressings, sauces and soups
prepare cold meats, sandwiches, griddle cakes, cooked cereals, and beverages

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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