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Cook - Cafeteria

Job in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97204, USA
Listing for: Providence
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-03
Job specializations:
  • Restaurant/Food Service
    Food & Beverage, Cook & Chef, Catering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 19.4 - 29.08 USD Hourly USD 19.40 29.08 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Cook at Providence Portland Medical Center - On Call, Variable Schedule.

Provides courteous, friendly food service to a variety of user groups including employees, visitors, physicians, and patients. Primary focus will be on preparing hot and cold food items using a variety of prep and production cooking equipment, following scratch recipes and department specifications. This position uses experience and knowledge of proper food handling techniques to prep items used in their area, to serve all food service guests and will be responsible to set up, stock, and clean service areas.

Responsibilities

Prepare hot and cold menu items following scratch recipes and department specifications.

Use a variety of prep and production cooking equipment and ensure proper food handling and safety practices.

Set up, stock, and clean service areas; assist in maintaining a courteous and welcoming dining environment for employees, visitors, physicians, and patients.

Collaborate with team to ensure smooth operations in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications
  • Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
  • Upon hire:
    National Food Handler Card - State County City Authority
  • 3 years working in a high volume, full service restaurant or institutional food service facility in a production cooking capacity.
  • 2 years experience working from scratch recipes and preparing and portioning items needed in the production process.
  • Experience working successfully in a team environment to accomplish common goals.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 2 years experience assisting with recipe development and the creation of daily specials for all service/meal periods in a large food operation.
  • 2 years experience using food production software (e.g., computrition) and ability to update recipes and production methods in the database.
  • 1 year experience as production lead or in a leadership capacity in a full service restaurant or large institutional food service facility.
  • Experience in a USDA or HACCP production facility.
  • Diversified cooking experience including line/grill/broiler cook, production cook, soup or sauté cook; 12-18 month formal culinary education may be substituted for part of this requirement.
Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We are committed to patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Your voice matters here, and we empower you to grow within our culture.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” We foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Our 120,000 caregivers serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics, and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or orientation, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We value diversity and strive to create equal opportunities for advancement.

Additional Information

Requisition

Company:
Providence Jobs

Job Category:
Food Preparation/Service

Job Function:
Operations

Job Schedule:

Per-Diem

Job Shift: Variable

Career Track:
Admin Support

Department: 5001 PPMC CAFETERIA

Address: OR Portland 4805 NE Glisan St

Work Location:

Providence Portland Medical Ctr-Portland

Pay Range: $19.40 - $29.08

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