Cook - On-Call - Avamere Crestview

Cook 

Setting: Skilled Nursing

Shift:  On-Call

Location: Avamere Cresview of Portland, 6530 SW 30th Ave, Portland, OR 97239

Apply at teamavamere.com 

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.

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’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:

• Must be able to cook from scratch.


• 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.


• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.


• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English fluently 


• Must have an active CPR/BLS certification

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

 This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503