Cook - West Valley Hospital

Location Site: West Valley Campus in Dallas Oregon

Department: SH Nutrition Services

Position Type: Full Time 36 hours/week

Start Time: 6:45am-7:15pm, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

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Your Role With Us:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled cook to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking foods that are not only delicious but also aesthetically pleasing. This role requires a disciplined approach to clean as you go and adherence to safe food handling practices.

• Prepare and cook foods that taste great and are aesthetically pleasing.
• Follow recipes and portions accurately for optimal cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain a clean and uncluttered workstation by cleaning as you go.
• Follow established food safety guidelines.
• Assist others in Nutrition Services as time permits.
• Demonstrate strong production skills (fast, efficient, accurate, and clean).

Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others

Background/Expertise:

• High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of cook experience in either a restaurant, commercial food service operation, or hospital kitchen required Or a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a cook in either a restaurant, commercial food service operation or hospital kitchen in lieu of education required.
• Current Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Certification required within 30 days of hire.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org