Cook (Junction City)
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$ 3705 - 5066
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Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
05/07/2025Application Deadline:
05/18/2025Agency:
Oregon Health AuthoritySalary Range:
$3705$5066Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Cook (Junction City)Job Description:
Attention current State of Oregon employees: To apply for posted positions please close this window and log into your Workday account and apply through the Career worklet.
The Oregon State Hospital a division of the Oregon Health Authorityhas an opportunities for Cook to join an excellent team at our Junction City Campus. We are looking for a passionate individual who supports Oregon State Hospitals mission which includes supporting ones recovery and community reintegration all in a safe environment. The Oregon State Hospital (OSH) is a psychiatric hospital under the direction of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) that inspires hope promotes safety and supports recovery. OSH employs over 2000 FTE and serves over 600 patients each day on two campuses. OSH provides therapeutic evidencebased patientcentered treatment focusing on patient recovery and community reintegration.
Work Location/conditions: Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus. Onsite.
Contact with patients/residents. Some who may experience dysregulation that may manifest in physical aggression
Standing walking bending stooping kneeling twisting and lifting (50 lbs.)
Exposure to extreme temperature variations and high humidity
Please click the link below to view the position description.
The Cook prepares food for distribution to institutional units food service traylines clients patients/residents staff and visitors. Employees create recipes and develop and cook individual menu items in a volume dining or food service facility.
Employees assign and review work of lowerlevel staff residents clients patients/residents students and/or other individuals. Employees monitor quality time storage handling and temperature of food for food safety consistent with OSH state and federal guidelines. Provide training in cooking methods and procedures. Some employees participate with a supervisor in planning menus developing and testing recipes. Some employees may help load and deliver food when needed. Employees in this class provide information to management concerning dietary restrictions food quantity/quality and other kitchen/unit needs. Employees may assist supervisor by monitoring budget to stay within allocated expenditures.
Ensure the various dietary needs of patients/residents are met to adhere to specific nutritional requirements and dietary needs. Employees monitor and review prescribed dietary orders. Follows portion control guidelines.
Whats in it for you
A position where your input and contributions impact the citizens of Oregon.
8 hours of vacation leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month
Nearly unbeatable medical vision and dental benefits
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending accounts
OHA values health equity service excellence integrity leadership partnership innovation and transparency. OHAs health equity definition is Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and wellbeing and are not disadvantaged by their race ethnicity language disability age gender gender identity sexual orientation social class intersections among these communities or identities or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing reconciling and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices. OHAs 10year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here to learn more about OHAs mission vision and core values.
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of experience as a cook in a food service facility.
OR
Possession of a certificate of completion in culinary arts and/or food and hospitality service from a certified community college or technical school.
NOTE: This position required the employee to obtain a food handlers card within 30 days of hire.
Desired Attributes
Current safe food handling certification.
Experience cooking for 120 plus people per mean in an institutional setting.
Experience cooking and preparing therapeutic diets and texture modifications.
Experience following and applying food service policies and procedures.
Completion of the Marion County Advanced Food Management Principles and Concepts Training including HACCP Certification at the time of appointment.
Valid SERV Safe certification.
Flexibility to work additional hours or shifts and holidays if they fall within the positions regular schedule.
Valid Oregon Drivers license.
Proficient in Word Excel and Outlook.
Proficient in the use of internet browsers to download recipes.
Basic knowledge of arithmetic.
Experience creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
How to apply:
Complete the Online Application.
Complete Questionnaire
Attach Resume with all relevant experience to this position.
Attach a Cover Letter describing how your education and/or experience meets the Required and Requested Attributes listed above.(Optional)
Please ensure youve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
Need Help
If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact Tiffany Gregg ator
Additional Information
Please monitor your Workday account as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid email address to apply.
If you are a veteran you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans preference. If you checked that you are a veteran we will ask you for your documents later in the process.
We do not offer VISA sponsorship or transfers at this time unless specifically noted. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States
If you are offered employment the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check criminal records check and driving records check and the information shall be shared with OHA Office of Human Resources. Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a preemployment drug test.
Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and nondiscrimination including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class (race sex veteran status disability age color religion national origin marital status sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants based on their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education experience and training for this position.
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and antiracism.
Employment Type
Full-Time
