Cook

Location: Mount Angel, OR
PAY: $22.00–$24.00 per hour
Start Date: October 30, 2026
Duration: At least 1 month

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations and meal preparation. This position is responsible for preparing high-quality meals and ingredients, maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen, and ensuring food is prepared according to established menu and quality standards.

• Prepare meals and ingredients according to menu instructions.
• Wash, peel, cut, and slice fruits and vegetables.
• Trim, cut, and marinate meats.
• Prepare soups, salads, and sauces using available ingredients while minimizing waste.
• Ensure cooking stations are properly prepared and stocked before service.
• Clean and sanitize cooking and food preparation stations before and after service.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
• Maintain food quality, presentation, and portion-control standards.
• Properly cover, date, label, and store leftovers.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen.
• Provide courteous and friendly service to residents and guests.
• Work well under pressure and as part of a team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Previous professional cooking experience is required.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and kitchen safety.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
• Dependable and able to report to work on time.
• Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

• Must be able to remain on your feet and moving throughout the workday.
• Must be able to repeatedly carry trays weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.