Cook

Cook

Status: On-Call

Location: Avamere Rehab of Newport - 835 SW 11th St, Newport, OR 97365

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As a cook with Avamere, you join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve.

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.

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:


* Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Low individual and family deductible.


* 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.


* Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.


* EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.


* Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.


* Generous employee referral bonus program.


* Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).


* Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.


* Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Key Responsibilities:


* Prepare and cook a variety of meals for residents, ensuring nutritional and dietary needs are met.


* Follow standard recipes and menu plans while accommodating special dietary requirements.


* Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.


* Collaborate with dietary staff to plan and implement menu items that meet the dietary needs of residents.


* 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.

Qualifications:


* Proven experience in preparing meals for large groups, preferably in a healthcare or similar setting (hospital, skilled nursing facility).


* Must be knowledgeable of food preparation procedures.


* Knowledge and experience with special dietary requirements, such as low-sodium, diabetic, and gluten-free diets.


* Experience in working with various texture modification diets, including pureed and soft diets, is highly desired.


* Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.


* Must have a Food Handler's ...