Cook / Dietary Assistant

Job overview

The Cook / Dietary Assistant role is onsite in Wheeler, OR. Pay is $18.25–$23.25 per hour, depending on work experience. The position supports the kitchen team at Nehalem Valley Care Center, a skilled nursing facility serving residents and patients. The role prepares nutritious meals according to menus, diet specifications, resident preferences, recipes, and sanitary practices. It also supports dishwashing, kitchen cleanliness, and resident feeding assistance as needed, helping provide food service as part of resident care.

What you'll do

• Prepare food according to menus, diet specifications, resident preferences, recipes, and sanitary practices
• assist with meal planning and cooking
• cross-train in dishwashing and feeding as needed
• maintain kitchen cleanliness and food quality
• assist residents with feeding as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

dietary assistant

wheeler or

nehalem valley care center

skilled nursing

meal preparation

dietary needs

food safety

dishwashing

resident support

part-time

$18.25–$23.25/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• the posting also describes benefits and opportunities for learning, growth, and advancement.

Why this role

The posting requires a Food Handlers Certification and willingness to cross-train in dishwashing, cooking, and feeding.

About the employer

Nehalem Valley Care Center Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.