Cook - Oregon State Hospital, Junction City

State of Oregon • Junction City, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon State Hospital (OSH), a division of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), has an opportunity for a Cook to join an excellent team. We are looking for a passionate individual who supports Oregon State Hospital's mission, which includes supporting one's recovery and community reintegration, all in a safe environment. OSH is a psychiatric hospital that inspires hope, promotes safety, and supports recovery. OSH employs over 2,000 FTE and serves over 600 patients each day on two campuses. OSH provides therapeutic, evidence-based, patient-centered treatment focusing on patient recovery and community reintegration. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Requirements

• One year of experience as a cook in a food service facility OR Possession of a certificate of completion in culinary arts and/or food and hospitality service from a certified community college or technical school.
• Must obtain a food handler’s card within 30 days of hire.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a cook is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience cooking for 120 plus people per meal in an institutional setting.
• Experience cooking and preparing therapeutic diets and texture modifications.
• Experience following and applying food service policies and procedures.
• Valid SERV Safe certification.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and internet browsers.
• Basic knowledge of arithmetic.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license.
• Completed the Marion County Advanced Food Management Principles and Concepts Training, including HACCP Certification, at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Support Oregon State Hospital's mission, which includes supporting one's recovery and community reintegration, all in a safe environment.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED