Cook 1

BlueSun has an immediate need for a temporary Cook 1 at Oregon 4-H Center in Salem, OR

Come and have fun and be a part of the OSU Extension 4-H Youth Development program. The Oregon 4-H Center is a youth camp and conference facility approximately eight (8) miles from downtown Salem. It is a rural area and is not on public transportation lines. The 4-H Center offers year-round operation outdoor school, summer camp and other retreat and user group activities. Food service is an integral part of the outdoor school and camp experience.

65% – Cooking

Typical tasks: prepares foods according to menus and recipes or verbal instructions given by supervisor or higher-level cook; gathers and combines ingredients required by standardized recipes.

20% – Cleaning Functions

Typical tasks: puts food away in designated storage and marks containers; cleans stoves, grills, and countertops; always keeps work area in sanitary condition; clean and maintain the dining area performs other cleaning duties as assigned.

15% – Lead Work and Miscellaneous

Typical tasks: assigns duties and tasks to food service workers, or others in preparing foods such as vegetables, soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts; receives and store shipments in designated storage; assists in kitchen cleanup procedures. Assists higher-level cook by counting equipment and food items during inventory; on occasion may individually prepare and cook up to three complete meals in a day (e.g., during limited absence of higher-level cook due to illness or vacation), using menus prepared ahead of time by higher-level cook; checks daily and records temperatures of dishwasher, refrigerator units; responds to questions, compliments or complaints concerning the food or service from customers/guests; has regular contact with customers/guests while serving food and cleaning; attends kitchen staff meetings when scheduled by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience as a cook in a commercial food service facility; OR possession of a Certificate of Completion in culinary arts and/or Foods and Hospitality Service from a certified community college or technical school.

· A valid Food Handler’s card, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and inclusion.

Typically, the schedule may be morning, afternoon and/or evening shift. May include weekend work as needed to meet the needs of customers. Includes long periods of standing; works with and around heat producing equipment; works with sharp or bladed equipment such as knives, tomato slicer, meat/cheese slicer, box cutters, or other.

Lifts up to 50 pounds of weight. Regular in-person contact with customers, delivery drivers and food suppliers to receive goods.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and other pre-employment screening.

Please send your resume to BlueSun for consideration.

BlueSun, Inc. is an OREGON FORWARD Employment Services Company. As such we give hiring priority to persons with a disability, but we help anyone who wants a job.

BlueSun, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate in employment decisions or policies in violation of the law on the basis of any legally protected status, including but not limited to race, color, national origin, citizenship status, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.