Are you interested in the healthcare food industry?

Look no further!

We are hiring full-time Cooks to be a part of our awesome team here at the Holgate Center!

Holgate Center (HC) strives to provide a positive work environment that fosters collaboration, teamwork, and continuously achieving solid business results.

HC team members unite around a common cause of resident care and community support. This culture brings our team together and ensures everyone is working toward the same goal.

A team that works together with a collective goal to improve our residents care experience creates an internal culture of collaboration and mutual success. HC is passionate about making a positive, lasting impact on our residents and visitors, and so are our team members.

Job Description

• Ability to productively work independently as well as in a team setting
• Recognize and achieve sanitation, quality, and presentation standards
• Be clean, friendly, detailed, and efficient, while supporting the highest food quality standards
• Excellent customer service attitude; great work ethic and consistent attendance
  

SALARY

• Starting wage is $19.00 per hour, no experience. Higher wage Depends on Experience (DOE)

BENEFITS

Full Time (30 hours per week minimum)

• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Free Parking
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Bonus Program
• Reduced Fare Bus Pass

JOB TYPES

• Full-time
  

MEDICAL SPECIALTIES

• Geriatrics
  

EXPERIENCE

• No experience necessary, DOE

SUMMARY
Prepares and serves meals according to the needs of residents with all levels of dietary needs, monitors
methods of food handling, preparation, meal service and equipment cleaning.

ESSENTIAL FUCTIONS
• Cook and serve two meals during shift
• Create therapeutic meals for residents with specific needs
• Prep for meals up to two days in advance
• Update diet card system daily
• Meet with new residents to identify and plan for food preferences/sensitivities
• Keep workstation clean, sanitary, and uncluttered through shift
• Complete pre-service trainings, monthly ongoing education and in-services on time and attend
scheduled facility/campus meetings
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and a positive emphasis, as well as a
calm environment throughout the facility
• Maintain a good working rapport with co-workers as well as employees throughout the company
• Greeting patient/resident visitors and staff courteously
• Respect dignity and confidentiality standards
• Promote resident rights as related to nutrition and choice
• Remain engaged in work activities throughout the duration of shift
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Must be able to properly carry a maximum of 50 pounds unassisted without difficulty
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time; as well as reach, stoop, bend, lift, carry,
pull/push and manipulate various food products, dietary supplies, and equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS
● Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
● Job tasks may be performed in close physical proximity to other people
● Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens, and other bodily fluids
● Possible exposure to profanity and/or offensive behavior
● Possible exposure to verbal or physical aggression
● Includes exposure to disease or infections

Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal

Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of the facility, including the facility’s compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment.  Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance.  Violations, including failure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

This job description is intended to convey the general scope of the major duties and responsibilities inherent in this position.  Other tasks not listed here may be assigned if the tasks are similar or related to the essential duties of the position.  Periodic revision may be necessary to reflect changes in expectations placed on the long-term care industry by various governmental agencies.  This job description will be reviewed and/or revised annually and as needed.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Oregon state civil rights law, it is the policy of The Holgate Center to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.  The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.  If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources hr@holgatecenter.org