Cook

Legacy Health • Portland, OR

17h • $20 - $27

About The Position

Prepares cafeteria hot food items and serves cafeteria customers. The Cook may prepare food for patients, cafeteria guests, or catered events, helping create a positive experience. Follows established guidelines for safe food handling, storage, and preparation, and applies a range of food preparation skills.

Requirements

• Two years of cooking experience required.
• Ability to read, speak, and fully comprehend English.
• Ability to perform math skills.
• Ability to relate to others with courtesy and tact under normal and stressful conditions.
• Current Food Handler’s Certificate/Card for the applicable County/State.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of institutional cooking experience in a health care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate basic cooking methods, including broiling, sautéing, grilling, and baking.
• Prepare soups, sauces, vegetables, starches, meats, poultry, and fish.
• Prepare meals with consistent quality.
• Ensure appropriate use of leftovers.
• Use production sheets and spreadsheets, and set up the work station.
• Record overproduction and underproduction on appropriate forms.
• Participate in process improvement activities.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and customers by greeting them and/or fulfilling food service orders accurately and promptly.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED