Adult Care Community Cook

Springfield, VT - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 16 - 22

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Cook

Location:

Gateway Living

611 N Cloverleaf Loop

Springfield OR 97477

Schedule: Full-Time Tuesday & Thursday through Saturday from 7 am to 5:30 pm.

Salary: $16.50- $22.91per hour (DOE)

Bonus: $1000 Sign-On Bonus if applicable

About Us:

Gateway Adult Residential Care operates multiple 24/7 residential care facilities dedicated to providing compassionate care to adults struggling with mental health issues including Dementia Alzheimers brain injuries challenging behaviors and aging-related needs. Our mission is to create a sanctuary for individuals seeking a supportive environment where care and services are delivered with compassion.

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about creating nutritious and enjoyable meals for others As a Cook at Gateway Adult Residential Care you will play a vital role in meeting the diverse dietary needs of our residents. You will prepare meals according to established procedures accommodate special dietary requirements and ensure the kitchen and dining areas meet health and safety standards. This position requires professionalism flexibility and a commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Meal Preparation:
- Prepare meals following procedures menus and recipes.
- Accommodate special dietary requirements and individual preferences of residents.
- Complete meal preparation for the following days meals.
- Ensure houses are stocked with daily food necessities.
Kitchen Management:
- Maintain accurate daily paperwork and submit it promptly.
- Organize and clean the refrigerator kitchen cabinets and food carts daily.
- Conduct basic food hygiene training for all care staff involved in food handling and delivery.
- Implement proper dating procedures for stored foods.
- Ensure cleanliness functionality and safe storage of all kitchen equipment.
Health and Safety:
- Uphold statutory health and safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas including monitoring meal temperatures.
- Adhere to recycling procedures.
- Monitor meal charts and communication logs for any updates.
- Report medical concerns or observations.
Administrative Duties:
- Adhere to established policies and procedures.
- Participate in required training sessions and performance improvement efforts.
- Attend department meetings.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience or education in caregiving cooking or related fields.
Experience in an adult residential care facility or a facility serving individuals with dementia/Alzheimers and/or mental health diagnoses.

Required Qualifications:

Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
Obtain and maintain current First Aid and Food Handlers Card.
Fulfill annual training hour requirements.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:

Health Dental and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Account
Gym Membership
Telehealth services
Opportunities for professional growth and educational reimbursement

Physical Requirements:

Environment: Frequently works indoors exposed to air conditioning and central heat.
Movement: Perform tasks involving frequent lifting (up to 50-200 pounds) standing walking bending kneeling squatting crouching reaching and twisting.
Exposure: Frequent exposure to chemicals/cleaning supplies and possible contagious diseases.
Social Environment: Handle high-volume work multiple or complicated tasks and work closely with others in a team setting.
Specifics: Standing (constantly) sitting (rarely) driving (rarely) bending/kneeling (constantly) squatting/crouching (constantly) reaching (frequently) twisting (frequently) speaking (constantly) hearing (constantly) seeing (constantly) reading (constantly) distinguishing color (constantly) grasping (constantly) wearing gloves (constantly) and wearing a hairnet (constantly).

Why Join Us:

At Gateway we value our employees as much as our residents. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can thrive and make a real impact. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package continuous learning opportunities and the satisfaction of contributing to a mission-driven organization that genuinely cares.

Gateway Adult Residential Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Required Experience:

Job Title: CookLocation: Gateway Living611 N Cloverleaf LoopSpringfield OR 97477Schedule: Full-Time Tuesday & Thursday through Saturday from 7 am to 5:30 pm. Salary: $16.50- $22.91per hour (DOE) Bonus: $1000 Sign-On Bonus if applicable About Us:Gateway Adult Residential Care operates multiple 24/7 r...