COOK (FULL TIME)
About The Position
The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, regulations, and established policies and procedures. The position ensures quality food service at all times. This is a full-time position in Portland, Oregon, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The fixed pay rate is $31.30 per hour. A Multnomah County Food Handler Card is required. The Cook prepares and serves food while following standardized recipes, portioning and temperature standards, food-safety practices, and HACCP standards. The role also supports kitchen cleanliness and organization, equipment upkeep, production planning, record keeping, ordering and receiving supplies, and safe working practices.
Requirements
- Multnomah County Food Handler Card required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions, meeting production, delivery, and service schedules.
- Serve meals or prepare them for delivery using correct portions, meeting standards, maintaining appropriate temperatures, and ensuring food is attractive and tasty; taste prepared food items.
- Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records for the work area during service periods.
- Clean the kitchen after preparation and service, maintain cleanliness standards, and store or discard excess food according to safe food-handling procedures.
- Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and organized, and store food and supplies according to standards.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
- Assist with production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
- Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies as required.
- Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
- Attend in-service and safety meetings.
- Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
- Perform work safely and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
- Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures; follow HACCP standards.
- Use appropriate protective equipment and safe practices, including cut gloves when handling specified cutting tools, oven/fryer/steamer gloves for hot pans, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and the Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical insurance for full-time associates
- Dental insurance for full-time associates
- Vision insurance for full-time associates
- Life Insurance/AD for full-time associates
- Disability Insurance for full-time associates
- Commuter Benefits for full-time associates
- Employee Assistance Program for full-time associates
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for full-time associates
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
- Employee referral bonus eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
