Cook Pool MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility

Position: Cook Pool - Part-Time and Full-Time - MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility
* Supervises and trains youth in custody in the preparation of meals, food safety and sanitation practices and usage of kitchen tools and equipment.
* Woks independently while cooking, preparing and coordinating nutritious and appealing meals form OYA menus and standardized recipes.
* Performs daily cooking tasks and meal preparations using a variety of kitchen equipment.
* Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.
* ** Open Until Filled**:
This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 2/12/26 at 8:30am, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying
* Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply but must have
** intermediate
* * English proficiency or higher for this role.
* This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill multiple, current, and future vacancies.
* ** Representation:
** This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU).
* Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. For more information on pay equity, .
* The salary range listed is the non- participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the  page for more details.
* This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
* Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
* * OYA facilities are tobacco free environments.*
* * Shift work in a 24-hour, 7-day a week operation, with night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.*
* * Adhere to the dress code of the specific work site.*
* * Frequent exposure to verbal abuse, threats, and dealing with impulsive, rebellious, assaultive youth.*
* * Uses commercial cooking equipment (slicers, mixers, and choppers)*
* * Use of computer and USDA approved software for menu developments, standardization of recipes, and nutrient analysis.*
* * The use of reasonable force in the performance of duties or during a disturbance or other emergency situation may be required.*
* * Physical standards for vision, hearing, dexterity, push/pull, running, and jogging.*
* * Transport youth as requested, and, if in a security position, operate state vehicles constantly.
** One year of experience as a cook in a 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.
* Strong communication skills
* Reliability, consistently dependable and punctual, demonstrating accountability and follow through with job responsibilities
* Teamwork and collaboration
* Food safety and sanitation knowledge
* Positive role modeling
* Adaptability* Complete the questionnaire.
* Following the submission of your application, promptly respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. If you're an employee, these tasks will be in your Workday inbox.
* Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit .
* If you are a veteran, the task to claim preference will come after the public records request question. Please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application. We will ask you for your documents later in the process.
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** Ensure your resume thoroughly reflects your skills, experience (both lived and professional), knowledge, and/or education pertinent to this position, including how you meet the minimum qualifications and any/all desired attributes. Include in your resume
** dates of employment
** and descriptions of duties/responsibilities for each position.

OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a
** great work/life balance
** with
** flexible
* * work schedules on most positions and a
** competitive
* * benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage , generous time-off, and a competitive .
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