Supervising Cook

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Salary: $4,315.00 - $5,505.00 monthly/$24.89 - $31.76 hourly non-PERS

$4,615.00 - $5,887.00 monthly/$26.63 - $33.96 hourly PERS

OYA welcomes you to join our exceptional team of Cooks at the Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility!

OYA is hiring a permanent, full-time Supervising Cook to direct the daily operation of nutrition services at Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility (OCYCF). This includes supervising three cooks and providing developmental opportunities to youth trainee workers. You will also provide technical knowledge, direction, instruction and assistance in regard to food preparation, menu planning, sanitation, Board of Health guidelines, federal regulations, food and supplies storage, purchasing and accommodating special diets, etc.

A Day In The Life:

• Day to day operations of a youth facility kitchen

• Supervision and support of staff

• Ongoing compliance with federal and state food service guidelines.

Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team on Wednesday, February 19th between 11am-11:30am PST during our OYA Career Chat Sessions. We can assist you with all your application and agency questions!

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. For more information on pay equity, click here.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS 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 Classification and Compensation page for more details.

• This position receives annual increases on the 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.

• Representation: This position is part of the state's management team.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 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.

• Adhereto 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.

• Theuse ofreasonable 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.

ABOUT OYA

At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page.To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you! People of color, women, and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

For more information please visitwww.oregon.gov/oya.

What's in it for You?
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 health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

Discover moreabout working in Oregon state government byclicking here.

What you need to Qualify:

• Two years of cooking experience in an institution or commercial firm serving complete meals AND one year of experience overseeing a function in a food service facility or acting as a lead worker to kitchen staff.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• This position requires a food handler's card, must have the ability to obtain the appropriate county food handler's card within 30 days of hire.

• Driver's License: Driving/travel is an essential function of the position. You must possess a valid Oregon Driver's License and acceptable driving record.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: If you have these qualities, let us know! It's how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.

• In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes below to determine whom to interview.

• Ability to work in a fast past environment.

• Ability to follow proper and safe equipment use and related equipment.

• Work with youth and staff on training on food preparation

• Ensure adherence to the county health department, State and Federal guidelines.

• Ability to place orders through our vendors and maintain inventory for facility.

• Ability to support cultural events.

How to Apply:

• Ensure your application and/or resume thoroughly reflect 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.

• RESUME & COVER LETTER REQUIRED: Please attach to your application a cover letter demonstrating the skills, qualifications, and experience that align to this position and what we are looking for. Failure to include BOTH attachments will result in a disqualification of your application.

• 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.

• Veterans may receive preference; indicate your veteran status if applicable. Click here for more information about veterans' preference.

Caution: If you fail to follow these instructions, including failing to attach a cover letter as described above, we will have to disqualify your application. We cannot consider incomplete or late applications.

Additional Information:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law." The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Pre-employment Checks:

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.

All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship:

We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYAuses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Have Questions?:

For questions about the job announcement, email OYAJobs@oya.oregon.gov