Cook

*Cook (Skilled Nursing Facility)* *Pay:* $20.
22 to $25.
22 depending on experience *Shift: * * Full-time * Day and Evening available *Location:* Coast Fork Nursing Center (Cottage Grove, OR) Do you want to feel truly great about what you do for work? This is a fulfilling position where you are preparing food for people in their time of need.
The Cook prepares food in accordance with menus, diet specifications, resident preference, and sanitary practices under the supervision of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager or Dining Services Manager.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* 1.
Prepares, cooks, and serves food in accordance with the menu and food and nutrition standards, including presentation, taste, and texture.
Samples food for quality assurance prior to service.
2.
Ensures foods are cooked and held at the appropriate temperatures.
Records food temperatures throughout the cooking and holding process.
3.
Partners with supervisor to review menus and record necessary substitutions.
4.
Ensures that food supplies are available and prepared as needed for upcoming meals.
Notifies supervisor of needed supplies.
*COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES* 1.
Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.
2.
Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors, and staff.
3.
Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department/center/community, and company information and records.
4.
Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
*QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE* A minimum of one year experience cooking in a restaurant or the dietary department of a hospital or similar environment.
General kitchen/dietary experience may be considered in lieu of direct cooking experience.
Must have required State certification or food service license.
*EDUCATION* High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.
_EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED_ _Prestige is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
_ *In adherence with state & federal mandates, Prestige Care team members are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as an condition of employment, unless a team member qualifies and receives an approved religious or medical exemption.
* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.
22 - $25.
22 per hour Experience level: * 1 year Shift: * Day shift * Evening shift Work Location: In person