Cook (Estacada, OR) Youth Residential Program

Cook Opportunity

PsyPhyCare, a division of Business Staffing of America, Inc., is seeking a Cook to provide on-site food preparation and meal services within a federally supported residential program in Estacada, Oregon 97023.

Our client operates a comprehensive residential training program serving young adults ages 1624. The program's mission is to prepare students for meaningful employment, continued education, military service, and independent living through academic instruction, career technical training, counseling, and supportive services.

This role is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals to students and staff in accordance with the facility standards. The Cook ensures food quality, sanitation, and safety while supporting the daily operations of the Center's food service program. The solicitation identifies Cook as a required labor category supporting center operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special meals in accordance with approved menus and standardized recipes.
• Ensure meals are prepared on schedule while maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain proper food temperatures, storage, labeling, and inventory rotation using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) practices.
• Assist with receiving, inspecting, storing, and rotating food deliveries and supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify supervisors of food and supply needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, workstations, food preparation areas, dining facilities, and storage areas.
• Follow all sanitation, infection control, and workplace safety procedures.
• Assist with portion control to minimize waste while meeting nutritional requirements.
• Accommodate approved special diets and food allergies as directed.
• Work collaboratively with food service staff to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Maintain accurate food production and sanitation records as required.
• Participate in required inspections, audits, and quality assurance activities.
• Assist with kitchen opening and closing duties.
• Perform other food service-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One (1) year or more of experience in commercial food preparation, institutional food service, restaurant, school, military, healthcare, or cafeteria environments preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to prepare meals for large groups while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and portion guidelines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must successfully pass all required background investigations and federal security requirements before beginning work.

Preferred Qualifications

• ServSafe Food Handler or Food Protection Manager Certification.
• Previous experience in school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, military dining facilities, hospitals, or other institutional food service settings.
• Experience preparing meals for large residential populations.
• Knowledge of nutritional guidelines.