Asst. Living Cook-Full Time

Elite Care at Oatfield Estates is looking for a skilled and passionate full-time Cook to join our community! The work environment we offer can’t be beat as you will have the privilege of working in someone’s home – and it just may feel like home to you too! Our employees have the opportunity and flexibility to both learn and develop on the job, while also mentoring and educational opportunities to support advancing their careers. Come grow your career with us and apply today!

About Oatfield Estates:

More than 20 years ago, our founders set out to fundamentally rethink senior living. We are not a typical senior living facility run by a large corporation with thousands of employees. We are locally owned and operated. Our community is designed to provide residents with excellent care, a high quality of life, and feelings of belonging, influence, and purpose.

Job Overview:

The Cook's primary responsibility is to plan and prepare meals from scratch that are memorable, enjoyable, nutritious, and community-building experiences. As a cook with us, you will support residents and accommodate their individual tastes and service plans by engaging them in the meal planning and preparation process. You play an important role in establishing the kitchen as the heart of every home by creating a welcoming and supportive kitchen environment.

Compensation Range: $20 to $23 per hour (based on experience level)

Shift: Full-time, Friday-Monday, 7:30am-5:30pm

Location: 4444 SE Oatfield Hill Rd., Milwaukie, Oregon 97267

Job Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Preparation and oversight of household meals
• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals, from scratch whenever possible
• Maintain unit portions and report when a resident eats less than usual
• Utilize fruits and vegetables grown in the Elite Care gardens whenever possible
• Understand and follow each resident’s service plan as it relates to nutrition and hydration
• Support residents’ autonomy by allowing residents to do as much for themselves as possible

Job Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Sick time, PTO, holiday pay
• Education advancement assistance

You must be a U.S. Citizen and reside within the State of Oregon to apply.

• Please have reliable means of transportation/commuting to work.
• We do not offer VISA sponsorship or relocation assistance.

**Equal Opportunity Employer, No Covid vaccine required.**

To learn more about us, visit https://elitecare.com/

We look forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to careers@vandahealth.net

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Job Qualifications:

• Experience cooking on a large scale
• 6 months experience cooking in long-term care preferred
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Ability to pass a food service sanitation course
• Obtain Food Handlers card
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow recipes
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances
• Experience in food service or restaurant experience required
• Comfortable standing, stopping, squatting, twisting, and moving frequently
• Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices