Initial Posting Date:

08/30/2024

Application Deadline:

09/23/2024

Agency:

Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range:

$3,477 - $4,755

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Cook - Limited Duration

Job Description:

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Limited Duration Cook

Albany, Oregon - OAK CREEK YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Are you passionate about creating nutritious and appetizing meals while making a positive impact on young lives? Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility in Albany, Oregon, is seeking a dedicated and talented Full-Time Cook to join our diverse team. In this role, you will cook and serve meals based on state and federal guidelines, train and supervise youth in custody participating in vocational food-related work experience programs, and prepare foods for special diets. Your contributions will help maintain a dynamic environment that fosters responsibility, healthy habits, productive lifestyles, and socially acceptable conduct among our youth. Join us in our mission to support and guide youth in custody towards a brighter future.

Your Role As A Cook:

• Supervises and trains youth in the preparation and serving of meals. 

• Trains vocational youth in proper usage of kitchen tools and equipment, including knives, slicers, food choppers, ovens, and food service chemicals. This training also includes proper food safety and sanitation practices, and proper cleanup after each meal. 

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