Cook - Gresham residential facility (Full time)
About The Position
NARA Northwest is seeking a dependable, skilled Cook to prepare nutritious, homestyle meals in a residential treatment setting. The Cook prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents, staff, and events using established menus and recipes developed by the Kitchen Manager. This high-volume role involves preparing approximately 75–100 meals per service, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, and helping create a clean, organized kitchen while interacting professionally with clients. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with day-shift options of 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Weekends are required. The role is based at 17645 NW St. Helens Rd., Portland, OR, through November 15, 2026. Beginning November 16, 2026, it will relocate to 620 NE 2nd St., Gresham, OR, during a facility renovation expected to last two to four years. The wage range is $24.15–$27.30 per hour, depending on experience. NARA NW provides culturally appropriate education, physical and mental health services, and substance abuse treatment to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and others in need. Employees must comply with the organization’s sobriety policies, including signing its Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification and Modeling Sobriety Policy forms. Qualified Native Americans receive hiring preference in accordance with the Indian Preference Act.
Requirements
- Current Oregon Food Handler's Card.
- At least one year of professional cooking experience; large-batch cooking experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of meal preparation, food safety, sanitation, and menu execution.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes noisy kitchen environment.
- Must pass pre-employment or for-cause drug tests.
- Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.
- Must comply with NARA NW's drug-free and alcohol-free workplace and modeling sobriety policies.
Nice To Haves
- Cooking experience in residential treatment facilities, hospitals, schools, catering, or cafeteria-style settings.
- Experience preparing meals in high-volume or batch-cooking settings.
- Familiarity with Native American and Alaska Native communities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Cook homestyle comfort-food menu items in large batches, approximately 75–100 meals per service.
- Assist with meal preparation for meetings, celebrations, and special events.
- Follow established menus and recipes developed by the Kitchen Manager.
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and food storage standards.
- Assist with inventory, receiving deliveries, and kitchen organization.
- Complete opening and closing kitchen duties.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Build positive relationships with clients while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance through Kaiser Permanente for eligible employees.
- Holiday double pay.
- 13 paid days of sick time.
- 13 paid days of PTO, with vacation accruals increasing with years of service to a maximum of 26 days.
- $50,000 life insurance and AD&D.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Health Spending Account.
- 401(k) with 4% match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Inclement weather days (snow days).
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
