Cook – Oregon State Hospital, Salem Campus - 2 positions
About The Position
The Oregon State Hospital, a division of the Oregon Health Authority, 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. The Oregon State Hospital (OSH) is a psychiatric hospital under the direction of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) 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.
Requirements
- One year of experience as a cook in a food service facility.
- 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.
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.
- Completion of the Marion County Advanced Food Management Principles and Concepts Training, including HACCP Certification, at the time of appointment.
Responsibilities
- Cooking for 120 plus people per meal in an institutional setting.
- Cooking and preparing therapeutic diets and texture modifications.
- Following and applying food service policies and procedures.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
