STARS Dietary Cook

Samaritan Health Services

Newport (OR)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Newport, Oregon, is seeking a Cook to creatively prepare, serve, and assemble foods for patients, catering, and café food service. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of cooking experience in a relevant setting, and knowledge of food safety practices. Applicants are expected to complete certification courses shortly after hire, alongside demonstrating excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

One year experience as a cook in a hospital/long-term care setting/restaurant preferred.
Successful completion of Food Handler’s course within 30 days of hire and ServSafe certification within 60 days of hire or ServSafe certification within 30 days of hire.
All job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment/post-offer drug screen.

Responsibilities

Creatively prepares, serves, and assembles foods for patients.
Provides excellent customer service.

Skills

Food and Beverage Preparation and Service

Food Safety

Team-Centered Mutual Support

Time Management

Service Orientation

Adaptability / Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary / Purpose

The Cook creatively prepares, serves, and assembles foods for patients, catering, and café food service, and provides excellent customer service.

Department Description

Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance use services to adults and their families. The team works in a multi‑disciplinary approach in both residential and outpatient settings, providing evidence‑based, trauma‑informed treatment.

Experience / Education / Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One (1) year experience as a cook in a hospital / long‑term care setting / restaurant preferred.
For PCH Treatment & Reco ‑ Residential:

One of the following required:

Successful completion of Food Handler’s course within 30 days of hire and ServSafe certification within 60 days of hire.
ServSafe certification within 30 days of hire.

If a graduate of STARS, must have a minimum of one (1) month from completion of the program to be eligible for hire.
All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre‑employment/post‑offer drug screen.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Food and Beverage Preparation and Service – knowledge of foods, beverages, recipes, menus, food preparation and equipment; ability to operate machines, clean food service areas, and safely prepare and serve hot or cold foods.
Food Safety – knowledge and ability to follow food‑safety practices and procedures to keep clients and the public safe from food‑borne illness and cross‑contamination; ability to perform and monitor food‑service operations; knowledge of food quality and inspections.
Team‑Centered Mutual Support – ability to work, function and communicate on a multi‑disciplinary team; develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
Time Management – ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
Service Orientation – apply knowledge of resources and lines of service to assist and care for others; knowledge of principles and processes for customer service; assess changing needs and meet quality standards.
Adaptability / Flexibility – respond quickly and appropriately to urgent situations; adjust actions relative to others and adapt service to best care clients.

Physical Demands