EVENING COOK

Evening CookLocation: West Salem, OR Pay: $20.50/hour Seasonal Schedule: Mid-September – End of November and Mid-February – End of AugustSchedule: Flexible schedule based on facility needs. Typically:Monday: 10:00 AM–7:00 PMTuesday–Thursday: 12:00 PM–8:00 PMAdditional weekend hours as neededPosition SummarySeeking an experienced Evening Cook to support daily meal preparation and kitchen operations at a camp/institutional-style facility. This position will prepare and serve meals, coordinate with kitchen support staff, maintain food safety and sanitation standards, and accommodate special dietary needs and food allergies.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare meals according to established menus and dietary requirementsCoordinate and provide direction to kitchen support staffPrepare meats, poultry, vegetables, breads, soups, and other meal componentsAssist with buffet and family-style meal serviceEnsure meals are prepared and served safely and on scheduleMaintain proper food storage, rotation, and organizationMonitor pantry, refrigerator, freezer, and kitchen cleanlinessFollow food safety, sanitation, and safe food-handling proceduresSafely operate commercial kitchen equipmentAssist with inventory and food supplies as neededEnsure special dietary needs and allergies are properly addressedMaintain a professional and courteous attitude with campers, staff, and guestsAssist with dishes, cleaning, and other kitchen duties as neededQualificationsPrevious cooking experience; camp, institutional, or commercial food-service experience preferredKnowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safe food storageAbility to safely operate commercial kitchen equipmentAbility to work independently and coordinate kitchen staffValid Oregon Food Handler Card