Residential Cook

Benefits offered:

• Medical Benefits
• Preferred Provider Option
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pet Insurance
• Group Life Insurance, AD&D - Company Paid
• Supplemental Life Insurance, AD&D
• Short Term Disability - Company Paid
• Long Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6%
• Retirement and Financial Planning Services
• Shift differential incentives
• Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education
• Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities
• Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)
• Sick Leave for part-time staff
• (11) Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Commuter Mileage Incentive
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Clinical Supervision
• Wellness Program reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Careful planning of meals to ensure residents’ food needs are being met, the food is of a high quality and appetizingly presented.
• Assist with food inventory by monitoring proper food temperature, rotating and storing food properly.
• Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Operate large volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
• Prepare and serve beverages such as coffee and fountain drinks.
• Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.
• Requisition of food products, check inventory when delivered for accuracy and quality, ensure equipment is accurate.
• Ensure newly ordered food inventory is date stocked and properly rotated to minimize waste.
• Record supply usage for inventory and record purposes.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
• Cover for Cook in their absence.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality of Lifeways’ clients and records.
• Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Lifeway’s policies/procedures, Oregon Administrative Rules, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required:

• Valid Food Handlers Certification
• Successful completion of a background check
• Tuberculosis Screening

Preferred:

• 1-3 years’ experience in food service