Cook – Oregon State Hospital, Salem Campus

About the role

The Oregon State Hospital, a division of the Oregon Health Authority, seeks a Cook to join an excellent team. The ideal candidate will support the hospital's mission of fostering recovery and community reintegration in a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Cook for 120+ people per meal in an institutional setting.
• Prepare therapeutic diets and texture modifications.
• Follow and apply food service policies and procedures.
• Obtain and maintain a food handler’s card within 30 days of hire.
• Hold a valid SERV Safe certification.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Show basic knowledge of arithmetic.
• Have 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.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a cook.
• Valid SERV Safe certification.
• Basic knowledge of arithmetic.
• A valid Oregon driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 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.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a cook.
• Valid SERV Safe certification.
• Basic knowledge of arithmetic.
• A valid Oregon driver’s license.

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.
• A 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.
• Retirement 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, depending on experience and qualifications. 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

For more information, visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage or click the “Apply” tab above to submit your application. For assistance, contact the recruiter: Cyndi Phipps-Roman, E-mail: cynthia.phipps-roman@oha.oregon.gov, Phone (text friendly): 503-569-0066.