COOK II

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 3,965,000 - 4,830,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Northwest in Hillsboro seeks a dining services cook to prepare a variety of quality foods for all areas of dining services. You will assist in menu planning and purchasing staples, working under indirect supervision in day-to-day production.

The role requires at least 3 years of restaurant/institutional cooking, a current Oregon Food Handler Certificate, and strong communication. This is an on-site, day-shift role with a focus on accuracy, sanitation, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Three years of restaurant/institutional cooking experience.
• Must hold an Oregon Food Handler Certificate.
• Ability to follow written instructions and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious foods from basic ingredients using scratch cooking and assist in menu planning and pricing.
• Set up serving line and serve meals to guests in a courteous manner; assist in training staff.
• Maintain sanitation, monitor food costs, and ensure quality food service.

Skills

Restaurant cooking

Job description

Under the direction of the Department Manager or Supervisor, prepare a variety of quality foods for all areas of dining services; assist in the planning of menus and in the purchasing of staples. Be able to function under indirect supervision in the area of day-to-day food production.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Department Manager or Supervisor, prepare a variety of quality foods for all areas of dining services; assist in the planning of menus and in the purchasing of staples. Be able to function under indirect supervision in the area of day-to-day food production.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious and food products from basic ingredients using fresh sustainable products and scratch cooking. Prepare or direct staff to garnish in an attractive manner. Prepare all sauces, gravies, soups, roasted meats for carving, entrees and baked items for front of the house. Organize and maintain work flow in an effective manner in the food production area of department. Participate in determining portion size and item prices. Communicate data to appropriate department staff. Participate in planning of menus with attention to food cost. Place order or relay information to person ordering food stuffs. Check incoming orders for quality and quantity. Note any damages or shortages.
• Set up serving line. Serve meals to guests in a courteous, pleasant manner. Assist Dining Services Manager, Supervisor or lead person in the training of food service employees. Insure quality food service and sanitation. Collect money and make change for guests in the absence of Cashier (at appropriate cash register). (in emergency cases only). Complete cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules and dishwashing as needed. Perform other duties as assigned by Dining Services manager.
• Expected Behavior Standards: Follows appropriate policies and procedures for use of time in work environment, including absenteeism and tardiness. Monitors and takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences. Returns promptly from breaks and schedules them in concert with co-workers to provide appropriate coverage of unit and client care activities. Consistently on time and ready to work at the start of shift as well as assignments completed at end of shift. Maintains confidentiality of al client and organizational records. Releases information according to established policy/procedure. Demonstrates a positive attitude while at the work site. Does not conduct personal conversations when members are waiting for service. Does not discuss other staff members, organization, or medical care in public areas. Identifies self by utilizing name tags and verbally introducing self by name, title and/or department. Addresses members by their proper titles and last name. Provides assistance to customers or connect customers to appropriate person when needed. Applies the same courtesy standards to customers on the telephone as in person.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• Three (3) years of restaurant/institutional cooking, chef background.

Education

• N/A

License, Certification, Registration

• Food Handler Certificate (Oregon)

Additional Requirements

• Must have effective oral communications skills, be able to write legibly, read, and follow written instructions.
• Understand how to operate food service equipment.
• Capable of working under indirect supervision only, and able to use sound judgment in minor decision-making.
• Ability and experience working in a cooperative manner in a small work group.
• Must have institutional/restaurant cooking experience; including ability to prepare all foods from scratch, knowledge of production skills, catering, ordering, and receiving of supplies.
• Able to increase or decrease recipes as necessary.
• Ability to select quality products and portion appropriately (produce, meat, fish, and poultry).

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a basic understanding of mathematics.
• Background in scratch cooking.
• Portion Control.

Notes

• Must cover 50% of open shifts for cooks.
• 3 days - am or pm shifts every other weekend.

Primary Location

Oregon,Hillsboro,Westside Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM

Working Hours End: 11:59 PM

Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W06|SEIU|Local 49

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Westside Medical Cntr - Food Preparation - 1001

Pay Range: $28.78 - $35.06 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: No

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.