Cook (Relief) #57508 $17.73+ DOE

Davita Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading organization, VOA Oregon, as a Cook. You will prepare large batch meals, maintain a clean kitchen, and meet sanitation standards. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Financial protection

Retirement security

Work-life balance

Paid holidays

Student loan forgiveness

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• Prior commercial cooking experience preferred.
• Experience with USDA recipes is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare large meals and follow production sheets and recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and support staff and volunteers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Multnomah County Food Handlers Permit

Job description

life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 403(b)

Join VOA Oregon

For over 125 years, Volunteers of America Oregon has been dedicated to serving the most vulnerable members of our community. Through our programs in behavioral health, addiction treatment, reentry services, and support for children and families, we provide life-changing services that promote safety, healing, and empowerment.

We are a mission-driven organization that values its employees. This full-time position offers excellent benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision insurance, with an employee premium starting at $12.50 per paycheck
• Financial protection - life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement security - 403(b) plan with an automatic 5.5% employer contribution after 18 months, regardless of employee participation
• Work-life balance - generous paid time off (PTO), starting with 15 days in the first year, increasing to 23 days in the second year, and 26 days in the third year
• Sick leave - 80 hours of front-loaded sick time, prorated in the first year, resetting annually on January 1
• Paid holidays - 10 paid holidays plus three personal holidays, prorated in the first year
• Student loan forgiveness - as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, VOA Oregon qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which can help reduce or eliminate federal student loan debt after 10 years of qualifying payments
• Additional perks - flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, and other voluntary benefits and discounts

At VOA Oregon, you'll be part of a compassionate team making a real difference. Apply today!

Note: The closing date for applications was 6/04/2025. Please verify current status.

Cook Position

The Cook prepares large batch meals at the Men's Residential Center under supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean kitchen, complying with sanitation standards, and following recipes.

Qualifications:

• Preferred prior commercial cooking experience
• Experience with USDA recipes is a plus
• Must obtain or have a current Multnomah County Food Handlers Permit within 30 days
• Experience in nonprofit or social services preferred but not required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Problem-solving skills

Additional Requirements:

• Active driver’s license, insurance, and ability to pass a background check
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand, bend, walk, and reach

Essential Duties:

• Prepare large meals and assist with events
• Follow production sheets and recipes
• Maintain cleanliness
• Support staff and volunteers

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

• Stand for extended periods, exposed to heat, steam, and noise
• Use kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, slicers, etc.

This is an on-call position, 0-19 hours per week.

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