Cook
Status: Full Time
Shifts: Various Shifts
5300 River Rd. N Keizer, OR 97303
Avamere takes pride in creating a working environment that is welcoming, supportive, and fosters a collaborative culture for our employees. To help support the health and wellness of our team members, Avamere offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; supplemental and whole life insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid time off; 401(k) retirement plans; employee assistance programs for virtual counseling, financial coaching, and wellness support; tuition reimbursement; payday advances; and corporate discount programs.
The primary responsibility of a Cook is to prepare food to assure that quality food services is provided at all time.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures, on a timely basis.
- Inspect diet trays; work with the facility's dietitian and process diet changes received from Nursing Services.
- Coordinate food service with other departments.
- Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
- Ensure that menus are maintained and review menus prior to preparation of food.
- Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
Experience:
- Experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred.
- Must have a Food Handler's Card.
- Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
- Must be knowledgeable of food preparation procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.