Join a team with a mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. Laurelhurst Village seeking an experienced Cook to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and be able to prepare delicious meals for our residents. This is more than a job - it's a place where our team members build lasting relationships with patients and residents, their families, and fellow team members.

Employee Perks

• Tuition assistance
• Mentorship opportunities
• Career development
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more
• Generous employee referral program
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• A comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday

The primary responsibility of a Cook is to prepare food to assure that quality food services are provided at all times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook and serve appetizing meals according to established recipe, quality, and presentation standards.
• Inspect diet trays; work with the facility's dietitian and process dietary changes received from Nursing Services.
• Coordinate food service with other departments.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and organization by following food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies and equipment.
• Work with the kitchen team to ensure that all food is prepared and ready at designated serving times.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Please Note: Effective Oct. 18, 2021, all Avamere employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have an approved medical or religious exception. If you are hired by Avamere after Oct. 18, 2021, you will need to be fully vaccinated (or obtain an approved exemption) prior to starting work and need to provide proof of vaccination (or approved exemption) within 10 days of starting work.

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

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Food Handlers Card (required)