Cook - SNF / LTC Experience a Must (Finance)
Cook
Status: Part-Time
Shift: 2pm - 7pm
Location: Avamere Rehab of Coos Bay - 2625 Koos Bay Blvd. Coos Bay, OR 97420
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cook to join our team at Avamere Rehab of Coos Bay, a reputable skilled nursing facility committed to providing high-quality care and nutritious meals to our residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in preparing meals for large groups, with a strong preference for those who have worked in a healthcare setting. The primary responsibility of this position is to prepare food to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.
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 Card.
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
Our Full-Time Oregon team members will be able to participate in a PPO or HMO plan with deductibles as low as $800.00 with significantly reduced premium costs. Employees will be eligible to start using their benefits within their first month of hire - no 60 day waiting period! Vision, Dental, STD, LTD, AD&D, and other benefits are available for enrollment as well.
This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503
Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
