Cook II
Primary Location Clackamas, Oregon
Worker Location Onsite
Facility Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
Job Number 1293566 Date posted 09/10/2024
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Description:
Under the direction of the Department Manager or Supervisor, prepare a variety of quality foods for all areas of dining services; assist in the planning of menus and in the purchasing of staples. Be able to function under indirect supervision in the area of day-to-day food production.
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Department Manager or Supervisor, prepare a variety of quality foods for all areas of dining services; assist in the planning of menus and in the purchasing of staples. Be able to function under indirect supervision in the area of day-to-day food production.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Prepare nutritious and food products from basic ingredients using fresh sustainable products and scratch cooking. Prepare or direct staff to garnish in an attractive manner. Prepare all sauces, gravies, soups, roasted meats for carving, entrees and baked items for front of the house. Organize and maintain work flow in an effective manner in the food production area of department. Participate in determining portion size and item prices. Communicate data to appropriate department staff. Participate in planning of menus with attention to food cost. Place order or relay information to person ordering food stuffs. Check incoming orders for quality and quantity. Note any damages or shortages.
- Set up serving line. Serve meals to guests in a courteous, pleasant manner. Assist Dining Services Manager, Supervisor or lead person in the training of food service employees. Insure quality food service and sanitation. Collect money and make change for guests in the absence of Cashier (at appropriate cash register). (in emergency cases only). Complete cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules and dishwashing as needed. Perform other duties as assigned by Dining Services manager.
- Expected Behavior Standards: Follows appropriate policies and procedures for use of time in work environment, including absenteeism and tardiness. Monitors and takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences. Returns promptly from breaks and schedules them in concert with co-workers to provide appropriate coverage of unit and client care activities. Consistently on time and ready to work at the start of shift as well as assignments completed at end of shift. Maintains confidentiality of al client and organizational records. Releases information according to established policy/procedure. Demonstrates a positive attitude while at the work site. Does not conduct personal conversations when members are waiting for service. Does not discuss other staff members, organization, or medical care in public areas. Identifies self by utilizing name tags and verbally introducing self by name, title and/or department. Addresses members by their proper titles and last name. Provides assistance to customers or connect customers to appropriate person when needed. Applies the same courtesy standards to customers on the telephone as in person.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Three (3) years of restaurant/institutional cooking, chef background.
Education
- N/A
License, Certification, Registration
- Certified Food Handler (in the state where care is provided)
Additional Requirements:
- Must have effective oral communications skills, be able to write legibly, read, and follow written instructions.
- Understand how to operate food service equipment.
- Capable of working under indirect supervision only, and able to use sound judgment in minor decision-making.
- Ability and experience working in a cooperative manner in a small work group.
- Must have institutional/restaurant cooking experience; including ability to prepare all foods from scratch, knowledge of production skills, catering, ordering, and receiving of supplies.
- Able to increase or decrease recipes as necessary.
- Ability to select quality products and portion appropriately (produce, meat, fish, and poultry).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of restaurant/institutional cooking, chef background.
- Have a basic understanding of mathematics.
- Background in scratch cooking.
- Portion Control.
Notes:
- Sun through Sat and every other weekend.
Primary Location: Oregon,Clackamas,Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 05:00 AM
Working Hours End: 08:30 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W06|SEIU|Local 49
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Sunnyside Medical Center - Food Preparation - 1001
Pay Range: $26.1 - $31.8 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
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Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
