Cook

Job Title: Cook

Department/Program: ORR

Reports to: Kitchen Supervisor

Work location: Downtown Kitchen / Central Kitchen

FLSA status: Non‑exempt/hourly

Salary: (Bilingual Spanish) $23.33/hr – $25.69/hr

The cook is responsible for preparing nutritious and appealing meals for up to 75 individuals and maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness.

• Organize, prepare, and serve complete meals as specified by the menu, including meals for special diets and occasions.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and requirements in compliance with Oregon Health Codes and Department of Education regulations.
• Keep the food preparation area and serving environment clean and compliant with health department and program requirements.
• Record daily attendance and meal counts, and track nutritional requirements to meet state and federal standards.
• Maintain cooperative and supportive relationships with food service and program staff.
• Use and maintain food service equipment, reporting any problems.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings provided by the program.
• Provide a supportive, caring, and disciplined environment for clients.
• Model professional, customer‑focused communication with all program members.
• Complete all assigned compliance, HIPAA, client privacy, fraud, waste and abuse training and understand how to report concerns.
• Commit to the Sanctuary model and other organizational policies and practices.
• Participate in staff development, in‑services, and training related to workplace effectiveness and professional behavior.

• Effective verbal and written communication in English and Spanish.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Knowledge of nutrition.
• Ability to work with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed adolescents.
• Openness to feedback and supervision.
• Reliability and punctuality for scheduled shifts and meetings.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience cooking in an industrial kitchen.
• Bilingual Spanish: ability to speak, read, write, and translate, with a language proficiency test cleared.

• Pass a criminal history background check through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
• Complete Blood‑borne Pathogens training on the first day of employment.
• Obtain a Food Handler’s Card.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Submit vaccination requirements.

• Hold a valid driver’s license, licensed in Oregon or Washington within 30 days of hire.
• Have personal transportation allowing travel within the greater Portland metropolitan area in a timely manner.

• Environment: Work in diverse settings including clinical offices, community sites, residential facilities, administration buildings, and public locations. Breaks may be interrupted; universal precautions and alertness to violent behavior, disease exposure, biohazards, noise, and contaminants are essential.
• Mental demands: Work may involve unpredictable circumstances requiring flexible time management.
• Physical demands: Ability to remain calm and emotionally available while serving youth, adults, and families with trauma histories. Physical dexterity for reaching, stooping, and repetitive wrist and hand motions; proficiency with office equipment and potential physical interventions if needed.

We are an affirmative action employer. Morrison provides 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. All employees are offered benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer‑Paid Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long‑Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Morrison uses E‑Verify after an offer is accepted.

Employees receive medical, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, employer‑paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, long‑term disability, and an employee assistance program.