IL Cook II

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Dallas Retirement Village - Dallas, OR 97338Position Type: Full-TimeSalary Range: $21.00 - $24.00 HourlyJob Shift: VariesJob Category: Restaurant - Food ServiceCook II (Line Cook) – Independent Living

Dallas Retirement Village | Dallas, OR

We're looking for skilled, dependable, and team-oriented individuals who take pride in preparing high-quality meals and creating exceptional dining experiences.

At Dallas Retirement Village, our Cook II team members play a key role in preparing made-to-order lunch and dinner meals for residents, guests, and staff. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen, has strong cooking skills, and is committed to food quality, safety, and excellent customer service.

If you have previous food service experience and enjoy working as part of a collaborative culinary team, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits


Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts
Every Day Pay!
403(b) with company match
PTO + 6 paid holidays
Daily Pay options available
Tuition reimbursement & scholarship programs
Life and disability insurance
Day Care
Supportive team environment with growth opportunities


What You'll Do

Cook II team members are responsible for preparing and serving meals to order while maintaining high standards for food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation.

Responsibilities include preparing menu items using commercial kitchen equipment, ensuring meals are prepared accurately and served in a timely manner, maintaining proper food storage and labeling procedures, monitoring food and equipment temperatures, following HACCP and food safety guidelines, assisting with inventory and receiving deliveries, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting overall dining operations.

You'll work closely with the culinary team to provide residents with enjoyable dining experiences and consistently excellent meals.
QualificationsWhat You Bring


Previous food service experience preferred
Ability to prepare meals according to recipes, standards, and specifications
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to perform basic math, measurements, and recipe conversions
Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment operation
Food Handler's Card or ability to obtain upon hire
Ability to complete HACCP training requirements
Must be at least 18 years old
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
Dependable, professional, and committed to quality service


Who This Is For

This role is a great fit for someone who:


Enjoys preparing quality meals and working in a professional kitchen
Takes pride in delivering excellent customer service
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Values food safety, consistency, and attention to detail
Works well as part of a team
Wants to contribute to a positive dining experience for residents and guests


You're not just preparing meals—you're helping create dining experiences that residents enjoy every day. If you're passionate about food, dependable, and ready to be part of a supportive team, we'd love to connect with you.