Cook 1

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is Oregon's only public academic health center, renowned for its commitment to providing exceptional patient care, pioneering research, and comprehensive health education. As Portland’s largest employer, OHSU offers numerous opportunities for professional growth within a vast network of hospitals and clinics throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. The institution prides itself on fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment, celebrating diversity across all age groups, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions, and sexual orientations. OHSU is actively working towards building an anti-racist and multicultural organization and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. They also provide reasonable accommodations to support a diverse workforce.

The Cook 1 position at OHSU is a vital role within the culinary team, focused on the preparation, service, and support of both retail and patient food services. This role is particularly dynamic and demanding, requiring an individual who can excel under pressure while maintaining a high level of precision and attention to detail. The production cook will engage extensively with fellow culinary team members, ensuring seamless daily operations during peak and break periods. Responsibilities also include meat and poultry fabrication tasks, as the cook supports and steps in for colleagues when needed.

OHSU's Cook 1 is expected to produce and prepare simple yet varied dishes following standardized menus, recipes, or verbal directions provided by supervisors. The culinary skills employed range from making salads, dressings, and sandwiches to soups and more complex meat-related preparations. The position requires proficient use of multiple kitchen appliances and tools such as grills, charbroilers, ovens, tilt grills, steam kettles and ovens, choppers, blenders, and slicers. A strong emphasis is placed on maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards, including routine cleaning of equipment and work areas through mopping, sweeping, and scrubbing.

Additional duties include preparing special menu items and requests, handling specialty and individualized services tailored to patient and guest needs, and managing the conveyance and proper storage of supplies. The cook must adhere strictly to OHSU’s food safety protocols, including temperature monitoring and recording, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations at all times. The role also covers assisting with banquet services and other special culinary assignments. This position demands stamina and physical endurance due to exposure to challenging environments such as loud noises, varying temperatures, and the need for continuous standing and manual labor including lifting, pulling, and bending.

Working at OHSU means joining a mission-driven team dedicated to excellence in health care and community service. Employees enjoy engaging in an environment that values diversity, professional development, and commitment to health sciences research and education. The cook role contributes directly to patient satisfaction and the overall success of food service operations within one of the most prestigious academic health centers in the nation. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to advance culinary skills in a supportive and innovative environment while making a positive impact on patient and guest experiences.