Cook - PRN

About the job

Cascadia Healthcare is hiring a per diem (PRN) cook at Silverton of Cascadia in Silverton. The cook prepares and serves food for residents, staff and special events using safe food handling, making sure meals taste good, look appealing and are served at the right temperature, and keeps the kitchen clean and safe.

What you'll do

• Prepare regular and therapeutic diet meals from the planned menu using standardized recipes, plus alternative items to fit residents' needs and preferences
• Make only authorized menu changes and record them as policy requires
• Portion food with the correct utensils, prepare the right quantities on time and deliver meals and snacks to the right areas on schedule
• Serve resident meals and snacks according to diet orders and food preferences
• Keep food at proper temperatures during preparation and service, check refrigerator and freezer temperatures and record them on logs
• Label, date and store food properly, and help receive, store and verify invoices for food and supplies
• Wash dishes by hand or machine, log water temperatures and sanitizer, and report problems to the Culinary Manager
• Keep the work area clean, complete cleaning assignments with the right chemicals and use infection control and protective equipment
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely, report equipment problems and stock shortages, and keep the kitchen secure
• Suggest improvements to recipes, menus and service, and run the culinary department when the Culinary Manager is away and asks you to

What you need

• ServSafe Food Safety Certification
• A food handlers permit if state rules require one
• Six months of experience in large-quantity food preparation
• At least 18 years of age, since federal child labor rules bar younger workers from running power-driven kitchen machines
• Clearance under the state's background check requirements before any contact with residents
• Knowledge of safe food preparation, basic nutrition and quantity food production
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English, do basic math and communicate well with residents, families and staff

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience preparing therapeutic diets
• Six months of experience in a long term care setting

Schedule

• Per diem (PRN)

Benefits

• In-service education