Cafeteria Cook Part Time - On Call

Essential Job Duties Works with the Lead Cook 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 agency clientele Prepares and serves a wide variety of nutritious meals that are diverse, meeting the needs of both the Youth and Adult clients.

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

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

Prepares picnic foods and sack lunches for off-site events. Maintains a clean and sanitary work station. Supervises clients while they perform kitchen house jobs Maintains a positive working relationship, expressing good agency boundaries, while working with clients in the kitchen.

Oversees clients 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 clients’ noncompliance of performing house jobs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Experience with large batch, institutional cooking Able to provide nutritionally balanced, tasty meals to clients three times / day daily within the limitations of the food expenses budget A current food handler’s card Strong communication skills Ability to read recipes OTHER REQUIREMENTS For employees with a history of substance use disorder or identifying as a person in recovery, Fora Health requires certification of a minimum of six months continuous sobriety.

Successful completion of pre-employment drug test Successful completion of Tuberculin test and / or evaluation with negative results or documented evidence of non-communicability DHS criminal background approval 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 (over 32 hours per week) or part-time (24-30 hours per week) position earning $19.

45-20.24 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.

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 : Have knowledge of substance use disorders.

Recognize the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the treatment and recovery process. Respect the diversity and uniqueness of all people.

Recognize that a healthy work environment is maintained through the practice of mutual respect and healthy self-care. Uphold the highest standard of customer service to clients, referents, and all community partners.

BENEFITS Regence BlueCross BlueShield 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 : National Health Service Corps (NHSC) NURSE Corps Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Fora Health is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Fora Health encourages applications from those who are in recovery. Please note that we require individuals in recovery to certify that they have at least two years of continuous sobriety upon hire.

Fora Health is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes.

Fora Health conducts a background check for all positions upon offer of employment. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of certain jobs may require us to take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions. Powered by JazzHR