Cook I: Patient & Guest Meal Production

OHSU; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University in Portland seeks a Cook 1 to prepare and cook simple foods for patients and guests, following standardized menus and supervisor directions. This role emphasizes high interaction with culinary teammates and requires attention to detail, service excellence, and the ability to work under pressure.

You will handle production, safety, and sanitation, operate kitchen equipment, assist in meat and poultry fabrication, cover breaks, and support special requests and

Qualifications

• Must hold an OR food handlers' card or equivalent.
• Food Protection Manager Certification with 6 months of hire;
• Two years of experience as a cook in a commercial food service facility;
• Possession of a Certificate of Completion in culinary arts and/or Foods and Hospitality Service from a certified community college or technical school.
• Food handlers' card or Servsafe certificate obtained by hire date.
• Basic knowledge of therapeutic diets.
• Ability in checking trays to ensure diet cards have been accurately followed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare existing and new recipes for patients and guests. Production and service of menu items, special requests and patient-specific needs.
• Conveyance of supplies, storage of foods with temperature monitoring and safety compliance.
• Cleaning and maintenance of work areas and equipment.
• Cover co-workers for breaks and absences.
• Special preparation, banquets, and special assignments.

Skills

Food handlers' card

Servsafe certification

Cook experience

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Tray/diet card checking

Education

Certificate in culinary arts / Foods & Hospitality

High School Diploma or Culinary Diploma

Job description

Oregon Health & Science University in Portland seeks a Cook 1 to prepare and cook simple foods for patients and guests, following standardized menus and supervisor directions. This role emphasizes high interaction with culinary teammates and requires attention to detail, service excellence, and the ability to work under pressure.

You will handle production, safety, and sanitation, operate kitchen equipment, assist in meat and poultry fabrication, cover breaks, and support special requests and