Cook - Residential Facility (Gresham)

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NARA is seeking a dependable and skilled Cook to prepare nutritious, homestyle meals in a residential treatment setting. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys high-volume, batch cooking and takes pride in serving meals that bring comfort, consistency, and connection to others. Working from established menus, the Cook prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner service for residents, staff, and events while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and professionalism. This is an excellent opportunity for a career Cook looking for meaningful work with a mission-driven organization.

Requirements

Current Food Handler's Card
Minimum one (1) year of cooking experience
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 a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
Must pass criminal background and DMV checks

Nice To Haves

Experience cooking in: Residential treatment facilities, Hospitals, School environments, Catering, Cafeteria-style
Experience preparing meals in high-volume or batch-cooking settings.
Familiarity with Native American and Alaska Native communities.
Familiarity with NARA's mission and services.

Responsibilities

Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Cook homestyle, comfort-food menu items in large batches.
Prepare 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 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 while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with clients.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
Holiday double pay
13 Paid Days of Sick Time
13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
$50,000 Life Insurance & 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