Kitchen Coordinator

Job Title: Kitchen Coordinator

Location:

Gateway Gardens

178 Commons Drive

Eugene, OR 97401

www.GatewayGardensEugene.com

Schedule: Full-Time

Salary: $20.00-$30.10

Bonus: $1,000 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, Alzheimer's, 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:

Our Head Cook supervises and coordinates activities of food preparation, kitchen, pantry, and storeroom. The Head Cook is responsible for ordering and tracking inventory and kitchen supplies. This position is also responsible for planning menus, preparing and apportioning foods, and utilizing food surpluses and leftovers. This position may work at various campuses in Eugene and Springfield.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meal Preparation:
  • Prepare meals following procedures, menus, and recipes.
  • Maintain / schedules daily menus for regular and diabetic residents
  • Accommodate special dietary requirements and individual preferences of residents.
  • Complete meal preparation for the following day's meals.
  • Ensure houses are stocked with daily food necessities.
• Kitchen Management:
  • Maintain accurate daily paperwork and submit it promptly.
  • Maintain food inventory; place orders and put away stock
  • Conduct kitchen audits to ensure the facility is maintained and operational
  • Must be knowledgeable, well versed in and follow OAR food sanitation guidelines
  • Organize and clean the refrigerator, kitchen cabinets, and food carts daily.
  • Maintain operations of kitchens, equipment, service, and food storage in compliance with state requirements and guidelines
  • Be thoroughly familiar with the policies and procedures guiding the work of this position in particular and the program or department overall. Perform job functions in line with these policies and procedures
  • 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:
  • Hire, schedule, supervise, instruct, train and assign cook rotation.
  • Participate in training required by accreditation standards, plus performance and quality improvement efforts
  • Adhere to established policies and procedures.
  • Participate in required training sessions and performance improvement efforts.
  • Conduct cook audits to evaluate cook performance
  • Attend department meetings.

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/Alzheimer's 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.