Job Description

Job Location: Fanno Creek - Tigard, OR 97223,

Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School,

Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly,

Job Shift: Any, Elite Care at Fanno Creek, located in Tigard, prides itself on being different. We are not a typical long-term care facility run by a large corporation with thousands of employees. We are locally owned and operated. Our community is designed to provide residents and staff with excellent care, a high quality of life, and feelings of belonging, influence, and purpose. Additionally, we are the first community in Oregon to earn the JCAHO accreditation.

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, Monday-Friday, 6:30am-2:30pm

Location: 12353 SW Grant Ave, Tigard, OR 97223

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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Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years or older.
• 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 a 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