Cook PRN (Healthcare)

Avamere is seeking a Cook PRN to join our team at our beautiful senior facility, The Pearl at Kruse Way in Lake Oswego, OR. We take pride in creating a working environment that is welcoming, supportive, and fosters a collaborative culture for our employees.  This role would offer initial training and orientation and then would offer supplement hours based on fill-in or vacation coverage. 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.