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Cook PT - Arete Desert Sage Memory Care

Avamere Communities
Bend, OR Part Time
POSTED ON 5/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026
Cook

Type: Part-Time

Shift: Mid-day/Closing hours, Various schedule, Weekend availability needed

Location: Arete at Desert Sage Memory Care - 1025 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend, OR 97701

Apply now at: Arete.Jobs

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 dietician and process diet change 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 reviewed prior to preparation of food
  • Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis

Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • High-School diploma or equivalent
  • Experience in Assisted Living or other related Health Care Community
  • Must have a food handlers’ card
  • Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
  • Must be knowledgeable of food preparation procedures
  • Must have knowledge of sanitation and food safety procedures and rules

Benefits

We believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.

  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. - Benefits eligible at 30 hours/week.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
  • Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance Options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services.

“At Arete Living, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can their true, authentic self is key to our success “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status."

The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.

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