Cook 1 - Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR
About the Job
OHSU is proud to be designated a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Just 9 percent of U.S. healthcare organizations hold this designation. We pride ourselves in not only serving our community with the highest of accolades but also pushing a multifaceted mission that strives for excellence within the OHSU Culture.
OHSU is hiring! We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees
- Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
- 70% of all Food Purchases throughout OHSU campus
- Differentials for Weekends ($1.50), Evening (7%) and Night Shifts (12.5%)
- Several retirement plans to choose from! – Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b, 401a and 457b)
- Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off
- 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated by FTE status)
- Commuter subsidies
- Tuition reimbursement
- Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
- Annual Raises
- Employee discounts to local and major businesses
- Childcare service discounts
- Employee Resource Groups
- Growth/Development Opportunities
We want you, apply and work with us today! https://www.ohsu.edu/
Cook 1 positions prepare simple foods according to standardized menus, recipes, or verbal instructions given by supervisor; makes salads, dressings, gelatin, toast, or sandwiches; grills sandwiches, burgers, bacon, pancakes, eggs, French toast, and hash browns and toast; cleans, cuts, and chops vegetables and fruits; slices meats, cheeses, and breads; cuts desserts; adjusts recipe quantities to eliminate excessive waste of food products; fills drink machines, mixes beverages, makes coffee, and prepares sack lunches or snacks; uses various types of commercial kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers, and choppers; prepares simple desserts such as pudding, cobbler, and loaf cakes; slices and wraps bread and other baked items; checks for proper temperature of prepared foods with thermometer; observes food to be sure it is visually appealing and of high quality. Cleans various equipment and work stations, cleans drawers, utensils. Adheres to sanitation and food safety standards. Interacts with customers and fellow employees in a professional courteous manner.
Additionally, you may transport food back and forth from the kitchen to the cafes, clean tables, mop floors, stock utensils, cups and beverages. Serve food from steam tables, fill 5 gallon buckets of ice for the soda machines, lift 30-50lb boxes of soda syrup and clean equipment.
Function/Duties of Position:- Great customer service.
- Line Server Activities: Serve food items quickly and efficiently on the serving line; prepares coffee and other drinks; maintains adequate supplies of dishes, cups, flatware, and napkins for the serving line and setting up and refilling condiments, dispensers, and food pans. Helps customers and communicates with cook on line replenishment.
- Food Preparation: Prepares simple foods according to standardized menus, recipes, or verbal instructions given by supervisor; makes salads, dressings, gelatin, toast, or sandwiches; grills sandwiches, pancakes, eggs, French toast, and hash browns and toast; cleans, cuts, and chops vegetables and fruits; slices meats, cheeses, and breads; cuts desserts; adjusts recipe quantities to eliminate excessive waste of food products; fills drink machines, mixes beverages, makes coffee, and prepares sack lunches or snacks; uses various types of commercial kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers, and choppers; prepares simple desserts such as pudding, cobbler, and loaf cakes; slices and wraps bread and other baked items; checks for proper temperature of prepared foods with thermometer; observes food to be sure it is visually appealing and of high quality.
- Sanitation Activities: Cleans sinks, counters, fountains, and serving area; sweeps and mops floors; wipes spills; collects and removes trash; replaces trash-can liners; sorts and stacks dishes, glasses, and utensils; stack clean dishware; and clean coffee pots, blenders, pop machine dispensers, ice cream maker, hot chocolate machines, and other commercial equipment. 20 Yes
- Miscellaneous: May instruct and provide assistance to other Retail Line Servers in food preparing, distributing, and cleaning; responds to questions, compliments, or complaints concerning the food or service from customers; assists staff members with special meal functions by setting and decorating tables; transport food supplies and meals using a variety of carts and vehicles.
- Two years of experience as a cook in a commercial food service facility; OR
Possession of a Certificate of Completion in culinary arts and/or Foods and Hospitality Service from a certified community college or technical school. - Good understanding of Math, Customer Service, Cleanliness and Food handling skills
- Oregon Food Handlers Card
Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- ServSafe certificate
Pay Range: $19.97 - $26.62 per hour (Commensurate with qualifications, experience and internal equity)
All are welcome:Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.