Cook - RE019

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

14d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for following Indian Health Services, Multnomah County, and State of Oregon standards/guidelines for food service operations in a Residential Treatment Facility. The primary responsibility of this position is food preparation for the clientele of the residential treatment facility.

Requirements

Either High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification required.
One year experience cooking for residential treatment facility, school or hospital (preferred).
Knowledge of meal preparation and menu planning.
Ability to occasionally lift 80lbs.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Must have a current Food Handler’s Card.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
Collaborate with clients, other NARA staff, team members, and be able to always treat everyone with respect and dignity.
Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare ingredients by slicing, cutting, chopping, stirring, and mixing according to recipes.
Cook meals by reviewing recipes, combining ingredients, adding seasonings, and verifying taste.
Prepare hot meals by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, or broiling, and assemble cold ingredients.
Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures; maintain temperature logs, and ensure proper dating, labeling, and rotation of food.
Manage daily food supply inventory, ordering materials as needed, and assist with receiving deliveries
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, food storage, and work areas; complete dishwashing and pot washing as needed.
Serve and/or supervise service of meals to clients in cafeteria.

Benefits

14 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!
Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
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 -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC