Cook – Oregon State Hospital, Salem Campus - 2 positions

About the role

The Oregon State Hospital, a division of the Oregon Health Authority, seeks two Cooks to join an excellent team. The position supports the hospital's mission of supporting patient recovery and community reintegration in a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Cook for up to 120 people per meal in an institutional setting.
• Prepare therapeutic diets and texture modifications as needed.
• Follow and apply food service policies and procedures.
• Obtain and maintain a food handler’s card within 30 days of hire.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Show basic knowledge of arithmetic.
• Hold a valid Oregon driver’s license.

Requirements

• One year of experience as a cook in a food service facility.
• Possession of a certificate of completion in culinary arts and/or food and hospitality service from a certified community college or technical school.
• To be hired, you must obtain a food handler’s card within 30 days of hire.
• Valid SERV Safe certification.
• Completion of the Marion County Advanced Food Management Principles and Concepts Training, including HACCP Certification, at the time of appointment.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Marion County Advanced Food Management Principles and Concepts Training, including HACCP Certification, at the time of appointment.
• To be hired, you must have a criminal record, abuse, and driving record checks that meet OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Skills

• Experience cooking for 120 plus people per meal in an institutional setting.
• Experience cooking and preparing therapeutic diets and texture modifications.
• Experience following and applying food service policies and procedures.
• Valid SERV Safe certification.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and internet browsers.
• Basic knowledge of arithmetic.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retail security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $3,798 - $5,193 per month. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.

Schedule

This is an on-site position based in Salem, Oregon.

Contact Information

Recruiter: Cyndi Phipps-Roman
Email: cynthia.phipps-roman@oha.oregon.gov
Phone (text friendly): 503-569-0066