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Cook - Per Diem
•27 days ago
Verified Pay | $16.00 - $18.00 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Salem, Oregon |
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Job Details
Job Location
Salem - 2475 Lancaster Dr. NE - Salem, OR
Position Type
Per Diem
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$16.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Any
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Person in this position will be responsible for the food preparation, storage, and supply for the program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assists Kitchen Manager with daily operations including food preparation, cleanliness and adherence to health codes and regulatory guidelines.
- Will assist Kitchen manager with menu planning and food ordering when needed.
- Ensure all meals are prepared in accordance with approved menus, meeting mealtime schedules and record client/staff meals census.
- Maintain high health standards, cleanliness, sanitation, always including the wearing of hairnets and/or caps within food preparation and serving areas.
- Familiarization with State Health Codes relating to the operation of a commercial kitchen and will always comply.
- Prepare requisitions for food and commodities as needed and receive and properly store all deliveries.
- Ensure that equipment is in good operating condition and that temperatures are within proper standards, be constantly aware of fire and safety hazards and report repair/maintenance needs to supervisor.
- Label, date, and store all left over food in accordance with sanitary food handling requirements.
- Always maintain professional standards with food preparation and handling, as well as maintaining a high level of good housekeeping.
- Taste test food prior to serving and reserve samples of each meal for 24 hours to determine possible food contamination.
- Follow procedures for dispensing and retrieving all utensils during and after meal periods; and
- Maintain current inventory on all commodities and stored goods.
- Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
- Military/Veteran preferred.
- Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a criminal background clearance
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare's vehicle insurance is required; and
- CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.
- As mandated by Presidential Order all employees of WestCare Foundation, Inc. and all affiliates of WestCare Foundation, Inc. will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective 11/1/2021. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly.
- During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Two (2) years' experiences in quality food preparation for large groups and/or institutional cooking and food service is preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- Food Handler Card
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work is primarily performed in a kitchen setting.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Occasional lifting of more than 10 pounds.
- Sitting, standing, walking, reaching are performed in the normal course of the position.
- The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, BUT exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.