Kitchen Cook

Cook Department/Program: ORR Reports to : Kitchen Supervisor Work location : Downtown FLSA status : Non-exempt/hourly Salary: $21.40/hr. - $23.57/hr. (Bilingual Spanish) $23.33/hr. - $25.69/hr. Morrison Child and Family Services : We are a Joint Commission and Sanctuary accredited non-profit organization that provides a comprehensive array of services to children, adolescents, and their families. As an agency, Morrison, its team members, and clients commit to the following values of trauma-informed care: Nonviolence - being safe and doing the right thing Emotional Intelligence - managing our feelings so we do not hurt ourselves or others Social Learning - respecting and sharing ideas of our teams Democracy - shared decision making whenever possible Open Communication - saying what we mean and not being mean when we say it Social Responsibility - everyone contributes to the organizational culture Growth and Change - creating hope for our clients and ourselves J ob Summary : The cook is responsible for preparing three diverse, nutritious meals for up to 45 individuals across two separate residential programs. This is not a standard restaurant cooking position - Morrison is a nonprofit and emphasis is placed on flexibility and being open to working and communicating with many departments, teams and other kitchen staff/supervisors. The ideal candidate must be willing and able to adapt to the everchanging mix of cultural backgrounds, food allergies and personal preferences of the youth we serve. Strong written/verbal communication and basic phone/computer literacy (or the willingness to learn) is required for this position. Daily email and Microsoft Teams use is central to communication at Morrison. Duties and Responsibilities: Organize, prepare, and serve complete meals as specified by the menu. Specific meals for diets and special occasions to be prepared as required. Maintain sanitation and clean food preparation areas according to procedures and requirements in compliance with Oregon Health Codes and Oregon State Licensing requirements. Maintain records of daily attendance and meal counts; and tracks nutritional requirements to meet state and federal standards. Maintain cooperative and supportive working relationships with food service and program staff. Responsible for appropriate use of maintenance of food service equipment and reporting equipment and maintenance problems according to reporting procedures. Attend staff meetings and trainings provided by the program. Maintain a supportive, caring, and disciplined environment for our clients. Personal style that models and encourages direct, professional customer-focused communication among all members of the program. Demonstrate a commitment to developing a thorough knowledge and application of the Sanctuary model and other organizational policies & practices. Participate in staff development, in-services, and training related to workplace effectiveness; model professional behaviors and implement improvements to business practices with awareness of their impact in a trauma-informed behavioral healthcare organization. Competencies : Demonstrated ability to cook meals for large groups Nutritional knowledge is required. Able to adapt menus to accommodate dietary needs, knowledge of how to safely prepare foods with allergy and dietary restrictions Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural/diverse work environment. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad variety of people, including staff, supervisors and management in English. Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries. Ability to work with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed adolescents and flexibility is required. Openness to feedback and supervision. Organizational skills with food product and cooking stations, as well as, with computer and email systems Demonstrated knowledge of sanitation procedures and requirements in compliance with Oregon Health Codes Knowledge of current food safety guidelines in compliance with health department and other program requirements. Maintains cooperative and supportive working relationships with food service and program staff. Responsible for maintenance of food service equipment and reporting when specialized service is required. Required Position Qualifications : Must be at least 21 years of age High school diploma or equivalent is required. 1 year experience cooking in an industrial kitchen, required. English language skills required; Spanish language skills strongly preferred. Other Requirements: Blood borne Pathogens training is required on first day of employment. Food handler's card is required. Pass a criminal history background check though Morrison and a suitability determination investigation through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. For further information review : Proof of Vaccination (MMR, Varicella, DTap & Influenza annually) The ability to travel to other locations as needed in an efficient manner. If driving, must hold a valid drivers' license and meet minimum insurance requirements. If bilingual in Spanish, must pass language proficiency testing Working Conditions : Environment : Work is done in clinical offices, community settings, including Morrison Residential, administration buildings, public locations, and social service sites. Breaks and meals are subject to interruption. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise, and contaminants. Mental demands : Work assigned is diverse and may involve addressing new and unique circumstances. The work might be unpredictable and disrupts planned tasks, requiring flexible time management. Physical demands : Ability to remain calm and emotionally available serving youth, adults and or families who have experienced trauma. Proficient with office equipment and physical movement. Ability to perform physical interventions if needed in accordance with program and training. Physical dexterity for reaching, stooping, and repetitive wrist and hand motions. All Morrison programs and services are accredited by The Joint Commission, a nationally recognized standard-setting and accreditation body for health care. Morrison is also certified as a trauma-informed organization by the Sanctuary Institute. Certification recognizes our dedication to providing a trauma-informed culture and environment for children, families and staff through implementing Sanctuary values, commitments, and tools. We are an Affirmative Action Plan Employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with our Affirmative Action Plan, Morrison uses E-Verify to determine employment eligibility after an offer is accepted. Applications will be reviewed as received. Morrison reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period. Morrison employees are offered a variety of benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer-Paid Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).