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CookJob DetailsJob LocationSalem - 2933 Center St NE - Salem, ORPosition TypeFull TimeSalary Range$17.00 - $17.00 HourlyJob CategoryRestaurant - Food ServiceDescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:Person in this position will be responsible for the food preparation, storage, and supply for the program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:+ Assists Kitchen Manager with daily operations including food preparation, cleanliness and adherence to health codes and regulatory guidelines.+ Will assist Kitchen manager with menu planning and food ordering when needed.+ Ensure all meals are prepared in accordance with approved menus, meeting mealtime schedules and record client/staff meals census.+ Maintain high health standards, cleanliness, sanitation, always including the wearing of hairnets and/or caps within food preparation and serving areas.+ Familiarization with State Health Codes relating to the operation of a commercial kitchen and will always comply.+ Prepare requisitions for food and commodities as needed and receive and properly store all deliveries.+ Ensure that equipment is in good operating condition and that temperatures are within proper standards, be constantly aware of fire and safety hazards and report repair/maintenance needs to supervisor.+ Label, date, and store all left over food in accordance with sanitary food handling requirements.+ Always maintain professional standards with food preparation and handling, as well as maintaining a high level of good housekeeping.+ Taste test food prior to serving and reserve samples of each meal for 24 hours to determine possible food contamination.+ Follow procedures for dispensing and retrieving all utensils during and after meal periods; and+ Maintain current inventory on all commodities and stored goods.+ Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and+ Perform all other duties as assigned.QualificationsESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.+ Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.+ Ability to work well in a team environment.+ Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.+ Professional appearance and demeanor.+ Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.+ Military/Veteran preferred.+ Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a criminal background clearance+ Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required; and+ CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.+ As mandated by Presidential Order all employees of WestCare Foundation, Inc. and all affiliates of WestCare Foundation, Inc. will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective 11/1/2021. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly.+ During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:+ Two (2) years experiences in quality food preparation for large groups and/or institutional cooking and food service is preferred.+ High School Diploma or equivalent is requiredLICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:+ Food Handler CardWORKING CONDITIONS:+ Work is primarily performed in a kitchen setting.+ Professional appearance and demeanor.+ Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.