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St. Charles Health System is a leading healthcare provider committed to creating America’s healthiest community through compassionate care and innovative services. Located in Oregon, this health system offers a wide array of medical and support services aimed at improving the health and well-being of its diverse population. With a focus on accountability, caring, and teamwork, St. Charles Health System strives to deliver better health, better care, and better value to its patients and the community it serves. Their vision and mission emphasize collaborative efforts and the spirit of love and compassion, ensuring that each caregiver contributes to a healthier tomorrow. This commitment extends beyond medical treatment to include comprehensive patient support, emphasizing customer service, safety, and integrity in all operations.

The Food Services Department within St. Charles Health System plays an essential role in supporting patient care through high-quality food and beverage services. It is a high-volume service department responsible for patient room service and cafe operations. The department ensures the nutritional needs and preferences of patients and visitors are met by preparing and serving a wide variety of daily food items while maintaining stringent health and safety standards.

The Cook 2 position within this department is vital for the preparation of meals in accordance with standard recipes, production requirements, and food safety regulations. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef or Food Services Supervisor, the Cook 2 will be responsible for preparing food items for both patient line pantry and café settings. This position emphasizes the safe and efficient production and storage of all food items using established food preparation techniques such as braising, roasting, sautéing, frying, and grilling. Attention to detail is paramount as the role demands the consistent application of portion control, presentation standards, and adherence to recipe cards.

Beyond cooking, the position requires maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment compliant with the Oregon Food Sanitation standards and St. Charles Health System policies. The Cook 2 will operate and maintain kitchen equipment efficiently, monitor inventory to reduce food costs and waste, and support quality assurance by responding to customer feedback. This engaging role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, particularly the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively with a diverse team of food service caregivers. The position supports the organization’s vision and values and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives through Lean principles.

This relief position offers a variable pay range from $21.53 to $27.56 per hour, providing an opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare team committed to enriching community health. It requires a minimum of two years of culinary experience or equivalent educational qualifications, mandatory food handler certification, and a demonstrated ability to work independently and safely in a patient-focused environment. While this role does not directly supervise other staff, it plays a crucial part in ensuring the highest quality food service is consistently delivered in alignment with St. Charles Health System’s mission of better health, better care, and better value.