Cook - Assisted Living

Pay Rate:
Hourly Pay Rate Maximum:
21 Pay Rate Minimum:
18.50

Prestige Care is a family of over assisted living and memory care communities in Oregon and Washington. We are an organization of over 500 team members who serve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their lives every day.
We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment to career development and advancement, Prestige Care is a employer that can help you achieve your career goals and objectives. With a healthcare career at Prestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your work truly matters at the end of every day.

Summary of Benefits

• Full-time team members are eligible for Prestige’s comprehensive benefit package including choice of medical plans,HSA/FSA accounts, dental and vision insurance, and company paid life andAD&D insurance.
• All team members are eligible to participate in the company’s retirement plans with a company match for those who meet the hoursand service requirements.
• Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program and Education Reimbursement program.
• PTO:
• AL/PCI Salary:
  Accrue PTO at rate of0.0615/hour during their first year/16 days.
• PCI Hourly:
  Full-time and Part-Time team members (over
  20 hours/week) accrue PTO at rate of 0.0423/hour during their first year.

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1.Prepares, cooks, and serves food in accordance with the menu and food and nutrition standards, including presentation, taste, and texture. 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…