Cook (PT) #57508 $17.73+ DOE

Volunteers of America Oregon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Oregon está contratando um Cozinheiro (PT) para preparar refeições em grande escala em um ambiente dinâmico. Este papel requer experiência em culinária comercial e um compromisso com padrões de sanitação. A posição é part-time, com 20 horas por semana e oferece um salário inicial de $17.73 por hora.

Qualifications

• Experiência prévia em refeições em grande escala é preferida.
• Habilidade de trabalhar de forma independente e em equipe.
• Capacidade de levantamento e transporte de até 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Preparar refeições em grande escala.
• Manter a cozinha limpa e organizada.
• Seguir folhas de produção e receitas.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Time management skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Current Multnomah County Food Handlers Permit

Prior commercial cooking experience

Experience in nonprofit or social services

Job description

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The Cook prepares large batch meals in a fast-paced environment at the Men’s Residential Center under the supervision of the Residential Treatment Supervisor. In addition to cooking skills, individual must be able to maintain a clean kitchen and work area, and comply with sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards.

Education, Training And Experience

• Prior commercial cooking experience is preferred.
• USDA recipes and guidelines experience a plus.
• Current Multnomah County Food Handlers Permit or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Experience working within a nonprofit or social services environment is preferred but not required.
  
  

Competencies

• Excellent people skills and the ability to develop rapport with clients and others.
• Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Time management skills.
  
  

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Prefer an active driver’s license, current insurance, and ability to pass our insurer’s driving standards.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally, stand, bend, walk and reach.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare large batch meals.
• Assist with events and set up in a timely manner so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
• Follow production sheets and recipes.
• Always maintain a clean kitchen and work area.
• Work with kitchen staff to assure quality and great service is provided.
• Provide training and support to staff and volunteers.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with arms and hands, stoop, stand, walk and sit. Employee must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions

• Works in a kitchen using equipment such as stove, oven, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, mixer, and chef’s knives to prepare food. Requires standing 4 or more hours a day. Employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, and noise.
  
  

Schedule: This is a part-time position, 20 hrs. per week.

I acknowledge and agree that this job description accurately reflects my duties and expected hours of work for the position of Cook. I understand that this position is part of the bargaining unit that is represented by AFSCME Council 75.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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