Initial Posting Date:

05/23/2025

Application Deadline:

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Agency:

Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range:

$3,705 - $5,066

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Cook

Job Description:

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Cook

Albany, OR - OAK CREEK YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Salary: $3,705.00 - $5,066.00 monthly/$21.38 - $29.23 hourly non-PERS

$3,952.00 - $5,419.00 monthly/$22.80 - $31.27 hourly PERS

The Oregon Youth Authority is seeking a dedicated and skilled Cook to join our team at Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility where you will be providing nutritious, balanced meals for the youth we serve. In this role, you will be responsible for food preparation, ensuring meals meet dietary requirements, and maintaining high standards of food safety. A key aspect of the position involves direct interaction with the youth in our program, where you will supervise and train young individuals in cooking and kitchen tasks while preparing and serving meals. This hands-on approach helps foster life skills and a sense of responsibility in our youth. Additional duties include maintaining accurate record-keeping of meal inventories, tracking food supplies, and ensuring that kitchen equipment and resources are properly managed. If you have a strong culinary background and a passion for working with youth, we