Cook Assistant Full Time

CODA; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CODA in Tigard, OR is seeking a full-time cook assistant to support meal preparation for residents. You will follow planned menus, ensure safety and health standards, and help with storage, inventory, and basic kitchen duties.

You will train residents in safe food handling, assist with site inspections, and maintain accurate temperature records while interacting with clients and staff in a respectful, professional manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in menu planning and food preparation for large groups in health-care.
• Oregon Food Handler’s card required.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with meal preparation for residents.
• Prepare meals according to planned menus and health regulations.
• Inventory and store incoming food and supplies; move and lift stock.
• Direct residents in preparing and cooking meals.
• Assist with donation pickups from Food Bank and other sites.
• Prepare for site inspections by regulatory agencies.
• Train residents on safe food handling practices.
• Complete administrative forms and reports.
• Maintain temperature controls, storage, and rotation.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized; travel to purchase items.
• Interact with clients and staff professionally.

Skills

Meal preparation

Safety procedures

Inventory management

Communication

MS Office basics

Math skills

Training residents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Oregon Food Handler’s card

BLS certification or ability to acquire within 90 days

Driver’s license (OR/WA)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Tigard, OR 97224Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $22.23 - $22.23 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Day

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Assist the Cook with meal preparation for residents.
• Prepare healthy and nutritious meals in accordance with planned menus as well as safety and health regulations.
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, etc., and ensure food storage areas are clean and properly arranged. Move and lift stock and equipment as necessary.
• Direct residents at residential sites in preparing and cooking meals.
• Assist with donation pick‑up from Food Bank and other donation sites.
• Prepare for site inspections from various regulatory agencies.
• Train residents on aspects of safe food handling.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms and reports.
• Assist in maintenance and recording of proper temperature controls, food storage, and food rotation.
• Maintain kitchen in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are used.
• Travel to purchase food items, gather donations and other items as needed.
• Interact with clients and staff in a professional and respectful manner.
• Achieve outcomes using methods that align with CODA’s mission and values:
• Communicate accurately and positively about recovery and the use of evidence‑based treatments.
• Use data and science to identify barriers, overcome obstacles, and inform decisions.
• Be financially responsible; avoid waste, document accurately, seek new opportunities to serve.
• Demonstrate compassion and respect for others.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Provide coverage for other positions on a short‑term basis as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Understanding of storage, preparation, and safety procedures of food preparation and service.
• Ability to demonstrate and teach others proper techniques for baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
• Ability to maintain professional communications and boundaries while interacting with individuals diagnosed with substance use or co‑occurring conditions.
• Ability to utilize both oral and written communications skills to effectively communicate with patients, co‑workers, community resources, supervisors, and various other individuals encountered in the course of performing work while maintaining patient confidentiality and establishing professional rapport.
• Ability to operate a computer and utilize basic MS Office programs.
• Ability to use basic math skills.

QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent is required.
• Prior work experience in menu planning and food preparation for large groups of people in a health‑care environment is required.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Oregon Food Handler’s card.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to acquire within 90 days of hire.
• A valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to follow infection control practices and safely work in patient‑focused environment.
• Must be able to lift pots and pans, bulk food items, and kitchen equipment, utilize knife skills, and work in an environment with fluctuating temperatures.
• Must be able to operate a personal computer, including reading from a computer monitor, keyboarding, and using a mouse.
• Must be able to reach, bend, and handle objects.
• Must be able to perform Basic Life Support for 15 minutes continuously and maintain BLS certification.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Consistent attendance and punctuality are required of this position.
• Passion for helping others, nonjudgmental, and able to deal with difficult situations in positive and constructive ways.
• A negative result on all pre‑employment, reasonable basis, and post‑accident drug screens.
• An acceptable criminal record as determined by DHS, the Oregon Administrative Rules, and the Oregon Revised Statutes; and no current supervised parole or probation.
• An acceptable driving record and the recommended amount of personal automobile insurance as determined by CODA’s automobile insurance provider.