COOK

Portland, OR, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $20.60 - $22.74

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training opportunities

Employee support programs

Workplace safety protocols

career development support

Team-oriented work environment

Job Description

Fora Health is a dedicated healthcare provider specializing in delivering comprehensive treatment and support services for individuals with substance use disorders and related health needs. The organization is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of its clients through compassionate care and evidence-based practices. Operating primarily as a health and social services organization, Fora Health focuses on creating a supportive environment where patients receive not only medical support but also nutritional and therapeutic care that contributes to their overall recovery and quality of life. The organization's mission centers on fostering healing and wellness through a multidisciplinary approach that includes medical... Show More

Job Requirements

Certification of a minimum of six months of sobriety for employees with a history of substance use disorder
Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests
Position will require some amount of regular connection to work via cell phone to answer questions and respond to internal and external contacts
Test and/or evaluation with negative results or evidence of non-communicability
Ability to walk, bend, and stand
Using hands and fingers for manual food preparation tasks as needed
Lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds
Walking up and down stairs during working hours
Ability to work in high heat environment

Job Qualifications

Able to provide nutritionally balanced, tasty meals to patients three times/day daily within the limitations of the food expenses budget
Current food handler’s card
Driver’s license
Experience with large batch, institutional cooking

Job Duties

Work with the Lead Cook, Food Services Assistant Manager and Food Services Manager to maintain a stable Food Services department
Meet daily with the Lead Cook and/or Food Services Manager to discuss day-to-day operations of the Food Services Department
Receive daily work tasks assigned by the Lead Cook and/or Food Services Manager
Participate in weekly one-on-one supervision with the Food Services Manager to receive support, praise, and constructive criticism on work performance
Maintain and strengthen good working relationships with Food Services department
Attend Food Services monthly staff meetings and trainings to ensure good communication
Participate in working additional hours as needed to accommodate vacant cook positions and Food Services staff using PTO
Offer support and assistance to co-workers as needed in order to complete all assigned daily tasks
Prepare and serve nutritious meals to patients and staff
Prepare and serve a wide variety of nutritious meals that are diverse, meeting the needs of patients
Participate in creating and testing new recipes to increase the quality and variety of foods offered to patients and staff
Maintain consistent portion control of foods served to patients and staff to comply with Food Services budgeted expenses
Prepare picnic foods and sack lunches for off-site events
Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation
Supervise patients while they perform kitchen house jobs
Maintain a positive working relationship, expressing good agency boundaries, while working with patients in the kitchen
Oversee patients in completion of their house jobs in a timely manner in order to comply with the agency’s need for treatment hours
When necessary, utilize written warnings to inform Food Services Manager or Lead Cook and clinical staff of patients’ noncompliance of performing house jobs

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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