Cook

Cook

Job Overview

Location/Schedule: This position is located at Alberta Kitchen in NE Portland, OR. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Position: Cook 

Program: Nutrition Services

Cascadia’s Mission and Vision:

Mission: Cascadia Health delivers whole health care – integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing – to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.

Vision: We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life.

Position Description: The Cook is responsible for the preparation of meals to be served in Cascadia’s Residential program sites while complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established food production policies and procedures, in accordance with all state and local health regulations. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving mental health services, it is required the Cook understand the effects of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of those we serve.

All incumbents must understand, appreciate and respect the diversity and cultural differences within our Cascadia community.  It is expected that there is an awareness and sensitivity to the perspectives and perceptions to those we serve, as well as our colleagues. As Cascadia is Trauma informed, the incumbent must support a Trauma Informed Care Environment. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving behavioral health services, it is required that the incumbent understand the effects of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of those we serve.

Essential Responsibilities

This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities or an all inclusive job description.

• Responsible for food preparation that are of high quality, meets diet restrictions and done in a timely manner to meet program expectations
• Responsible for keeping food costs low by using FIFO (First in First Out) shelving techniques
• Complete basic kitchen maintenance and sanitation tasks and properly prepare, label and store food that is prepped in advance. Store food in compliance with HAACP guidelines.
• Communicate around concerns including changes to recipes and menus to management and provide support to other kitchen staff when needed
• Receive and track food product and return when required and help to load and unload food
• Must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate food equipment such as the following
• Demonstrate professional boundaries; assist in crisis when necessary, complete required annual trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Certifications:

• Oregon food handler’s card

Experience:

• 2 years of professional cooking experience with institutional and high-volume cooking
• Knowledge of commercial food service equipment
• Experience with preparation of special diet meals

Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to utilize a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to use and modify recipes, provide accurate portion sizes and ensure that the meals are prepared utilizing proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Ability to use Outlook email and computer software systems for food ordering and prepare simple reports

Other:

• Must be able to read and speak English at a level to read menu and recipe cards and cooking instructions.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, three-year driving history; clean driving record, ability to pass Driver Motor Vehicle (DMV) check and complete the Cascadia online Defensive Driving course and Cargo Van Drivers Test

Working Conditions

• Requires being able to check-in, load, and organize produce and donations in the kitchen while carrying out production tasks. 
• Meal periods and breaks are subject to interruption. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise and contaminants.
• The Cook must have the ability to assist the team in providing safety to all residents and staff in potentially volatile situations.   
• Occasionally sitting, stooping, climbing, crouching, reaching, keyboarding, and running
• Regularly walking and lifting (20 to 50 lbs)
• Constant standing, visual and auditory

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