Cook - Skilled Nursing

This position will be 4 days a week minimum Cook trained as dietary aide backup.

Any Questions? Call or email Phillip-Dietary manager 503-761-3181 phillip.hobbs@prestigecare.com

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.

5.Maintains a clean and safe work area, cleaning spills and assisting in daily or scheduled cleaning.

6.Ensures proper storage, rotation, preparation, and labeling of food in accordance with Federal, State, and local guidelines and Prestige policy. Discards outdated food.

7.Partners with dietary staff to ensure equipment is working properly and at the appropriate temperature. Records temperature of equipment throughout shift as needed. Reports faulty equipment immediately.

8.Follows facility fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions.

9.Assists in planning and preparing food services for special meals, events, and parties as needed.

10. Assists in storing incoming food and supplies as assigned.

11. Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 - At Prestige, it is our promise to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at the center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how we celebrate what makes us different.

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.

Cascade Terrace Nursing Center

Cascade Terrace is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center conveniently located close to all of the Portland hospitals in southeast Portland with easy access to I-205 from Foster Road.

Our care team at Cascade Terrace strives every day to help patients reach optimal recovery. We boast an active transitional care program that is a wonderful solution for individuals who are stable and no longer require hospitalization, and who can benefit from an intensive program of rehabilitation and recovery. Our goal is to assist in the transition and recovery between hospital and home.

We value good people and know that a great professional team makes Cascade Terrace a healthier and happier environment for patients, and our care team has the experience to show it. Together, our team fosters a warm and loving environment filled with humor and fun - with our resident cats and dogs keeping everyone company.

Beginning January 2023, Prestige is excited to offer a great medical plan with low monthly premiums for Full Time (32 hr+) Oregon Skilled Nursing Center employees and dependents!

Oregon SNF Union Employees:

• Employee Only: $35/month

• Employee & Spouse: $70/month

• Employee & Family: $105/month

Oregon SNF Non-Union Employees:

• Employee Only: $75/month

• Employee & Spouse: $200/month

• Employee & Family: $300/month

Our comprehensive benefit package includes:

• A choice of health plans

• Kaiser Permanente or Regence BlueCross BlueShield

• Coverage begins the first of the month after start date

• Preventative care covered at 100% /Generic Rx covered at 100%/Office Visit Co-pay $20

• Vision

• VSP/Dental

• Delta

• Employer paid Life and AD&D

• 401k w/company match

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off Program/Paid holidays

• Annual wage increases

• Scholarship/Tuition reimbursement

• Nursing Assistant students not employed by Prestige Care Full Time outside of their class will not be benefit eligible as they are not considered employees