Cook - Avamere Rehab of Oregon City

Cook

Status: On-Call

Location: Avamere Rehab of Oregon City 1400 Division St, Oregon City, OR 97045

Apply at Teamavamere.com 

Avamere Rehab of Oregon City has served the Oregon City community for over 40 years. This inviting 102-bed skilled nursing community truly values people – their patients and residents, their family members, and employees. Our engaging employee culture fosters trust and fun through their team, with patients and residents, and those just stopping by for a visit.

 Responsibilities

• Previous cooking experience, preferably in healthcare or a long-term care setting.


• Knowledge of special diets (e.g., diabetic, low sodium).


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet mealtime deadlines.


• 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. 

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred.


• Must have a Food Handler’s Card.


• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.


• Must be knowledgeable of food preparation procedures.


• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.


• Prepare and cook meals according to resident dietary needs and preferences.


• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to sanitation and health regulations.


• Assist in menu planning and food inventory management.


• Collaborate with the dietary team to ensure resident satisfaction.


• Must speak, read, and write English fluently


• Must have an active CPR/BLS certification

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.


• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.  


• Paid Time Off (PTO):  Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.


• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.


• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.


• Generous employee referral bonus program.


• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA:  Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).


• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.


• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.