Cafeteria Cook

POSITION SUMMARY The Cook assures that this mission is the foundation for the delivery of services and carrying out job duties.

The Cook prepares and serves a well-balanced diet of nutritious foods and beverages to both staff in patients in such a way that Fora Health can fulfill its mission.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Works with the Lead Cook, Food Services Assistant Manager and Food Services Manager to maintain a stable Food Services department.

Meets daily with the Lead Cook and / or Food Services Manager to discuss day-to-day operations of the Food Services Department.

Receives daily work tasks assigned by the Lead Cook and / or Food Services Manager.

Participates in weekly one-on-one supervision with the Food Services Manager to receive support, praise, and constructive criticism on work performance.

Maintains and strengthens good working relationships with Food Services department.

Attends Food Services monthly staff meetings and trainings to ensure good communication.

Participates in working additional hours as needed to accommodate vacant cook positions and Food Services staff using PTO.

Offers support and assistance to co-workers as needed in order to complete all assigned daily tasks.

Prepares and serves nutritious meals to patients and staff.

Prepares and serves a wide variety of nutritious meals that are diverse, meeting the needs of patients.

Participates in creating and testing new recipes to increase the quality and variety of foods offered to patients and staff.

Maintains consistent portion control of foods served to patients and staff to comply with Food Services budgeted expenses.

Prepares picnic foods and sack lunches for off-site events.

Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation.

Supervises patients while they perform kitchen house jobs.

Maintains a positive working relationship, expressing good agency boundaries, while working with patients in the kitchen.

Oversees patients in completion of their house jobs in a timely manner in order to comply with the agency’s need for treatment hours.

When necessary, utilizes written warnings to inform Food Services Manager or Lead Cook and clinical staff of patients’ noncompliance of performing house jobs.

ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Functions independently when performing assigned tasks, seeking the advice and leadership of the Food Services Manager, Assistant Food Services Manager and Lead Cook as needed.

Participates in staff meetings and trainings, providing input and ensuring good communication throughout the Food Services department.

Works with the Food Services Manager, Assistant Food Services Manager and Lead Cook to create new and unique styles of cooking foods, displaying a commitment to preparing and serving quality foods that are nutritious and inviting to patients and staff.

Communicates effectively, using his / her skills and knowledge of treatment when working with patients.

Participates in staff meetings and trainings, providing input and ensuring good communication throughout the department.

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Able to provide nutritionally balanced, tasty meals to patients three times / day daily within the limitations of the food expenses budget A current food handler’s card and driver’s license are required Experience with large batch, institutional cooking OTHER REQUIREMENTS Verification of Sobriety, per Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) standards DHS Background Check Approval or alternate Criminal History Check agency approval Successful completion of Drug Test upon hire Documentation of Tuberculian test and / or evaluation with negative results or evidence of non-communicability WORKING CONDITIONS Walking, bending and standing Using hands and fingers for manual tasks in food preparation as needed.

Lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds Walking up and down stairs during working hours as appropriate.

Ability to work in high heat environment.

HOURS AND PAY This is a full-time position $20.60-22.74 per hour (depending upon experience).

This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime compensation.

LOCATION This position is an on-site position at our SE Cherry Blossom location in Portland, Oregon.  INTERNAL CANDIDATES :

• click here to apply via the employee intranet site ABOUT FORA HEALTH Looking for a meaningful career?
• At Fora Health, we employ a team of passionate, diverse and caring people who are committed to carrying out our mission to provide treatment, care and advocacy for all who are affected by substance use disorder.
• We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our experienced team of professionals in the fight to overcome the stigma of addiction and mental health.
• Come join one of Oregon’s largest and most reputable providers of substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health treatment for adults!
• Fora Health is committed to providing a wide range of accessible, coordinated, and well-integrated services that benefit the community and support our clients to recover and to maintain recovery from addiction.

To maintain an organizational culture which supports Fora's mission, each employee will, at a minimum :

BENEFITS Kaiser medical insurance Comprehensive dental and vision insurance Employer-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance Additional voluntary insurance (short-term disability insurance, supplemental group life insurance, accident & critical illness insurance, and pet insurance) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent care and transportation costs 401K plan with Employer Matching up to 6% 4 weeks paid vacation, one floating holiday & sick leave 10 observed holidays, paid bereavement and paid jury duty days Flexible schedules Employee Assistance Program Discounted 24 Hour Fitness membership from $6.99 / month One free employee meal on days worked at our Cherry Blossom location Online education tools for CEUs Critical shift compensation up to double hourly pay rate and shift premiums for certain positions Employee referral bonus Education grant program reimbursement for continuing education expenses after 90 days of employment Loan forgiveness for eligible medical and clinic positions Free parking at our two facilities Employees may be eligible for education grants :