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Program Cook

Program Cook

MountainStar Family Relief NurseryBend, OR, US
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Job Description

Description : About the Job :

The Program Cook’s role is to complete, purchase, prepare and deliver food products, clean kitchen facilities, and maintain sanitary standards in compliance with USDA guidelines, sanitation safety rules and procedures.

Why you want to join us :

You believe that every child deserves the best start possible. You believe that parenting is hard even in the best circumstances. You care about children who have experienced trauma and want to work to support vulnerable families to succeed. You enjoy working with children in a trauma-informed workplace and in a therapeutic classroom environment. You are motivated to engage with families and offer resources so that families are supported in nurturing their child’s emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

About MountainStar Family Relief Nursery :

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is a local non-profit that has been in Central Oregon for 20 plus years. We are a strength-based child abuse and neglect prevention program to support families with children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. We provide high quality trauma-informed care and services for children and families experiencing high stress. Services include a therapeutic classroom emphasizing social-emotional development, home visits, parenting classes and other full wrap around services.

Our values are :

1. Caring – welcoming, trauma-informed, non-judgmental, family-focused, compassionate, honest, and fun.

2. Collaborative –engaged with clients, supporters, program partners, and communities.

3. Excellence – committed to quality programs, current research, continuous learning, and robust evaluation.

4. Inclusive – seek out and value diverse perspectives, understand and address systemic barriers equitably.

What’s in it for you :

MountainStar offers comprehensive compensation and benefit package that includes 100% employer paid medical, vision, prescription, & dental (premium value of $772 monthly), Simple IRA Retirement Plan match up to 3%, vacation & sick pay accrued semi-monthly, 11 paid holidays, Oregon Paid Leave covered in full (employee cost covered by MtStar), Wellness Reimbursement Program, and a Short-Term Disability Plan. MountainStar offers a professional, agile workplace with its primary goal being a workplace of choice. MountainStar offers excellent leadership that works hard to align strategies with the company's mission statement, core values, empower employees’ autonomy, provide trauma informed workplaces, a culture of transparency, wellness days, learning and development opportunities. MountainStar was ranked the 100 best nonprofits to work for in 2022 and 2023, based on the survey responses of MountainStar’s employees and their work experience.

About the environment :

  • Wellness Days & Team Appreciation Days
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Continuing Education
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
  • Engaging, purposeful, values-based work
  • Meaningful connections
  • Work / life balance
  • Focus on well-being & health
  • Positive, supportive work culture
  • Autonomous schedule

Requirements : About the Role :

  • Preparing a variety of foods that are culturally and age appropriate.
  • Purchasing, preparation and inventory process.
  • Maintain food service records and other documentation in compliance with USDA regulations.
  • Delivering food service in a safe, healthy, and timely manner with the least disruption to the classroom.
  • Ensuring food quality by checking for proper temperature of food.
  • Food bank pickup depending on need.
  • Ensuring that the environment for food preparation and service is maintained in a sanitary condition.
  • Keeping the kitchen and storage areas clean and safe, such as dishwashing and kitchen cleaning up.
  • Maintaining record of food used daily.
  • Continually apply safety practices in all aspects of the performance of duties by complying with agency safety standards.
  • Supporting participation in a safe environment.
  • Immediately reporting any unsafe or hazardous working conditions and / or any injury.
  • Participating in fire drills and assisting in the evacuation of children.
  • Support fellow program staff with classroom support during daily scheduled lunches.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Physical Demands, Background, Driving and Training Requirements :

  • Must have food handler’s card or be able to obtain one immediately upon employment.
  • Within 60 days of employment must be Pediatric CPR and First aid certified and show proof of completing “Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect,” course as required by Oregon Office of Childcare.
  • Knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures as well as kitchen equipment operations.
  • Ability to pass a background check.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
  • Clean driving record to drive company vehicles.
  • May work outdoors intermittently with exposure to typical Oregon weather. There may be frequent interruptions, working alone, evening or weekend work, working long hours during peak periods.
  • Must be able to pick up and carry 50 pounds. Must be able to bend, kneel and stand for long lengths of time.
  • Continual interaction with co-workers, parents, and children to provide information.

    • What You’re Skilled At :

  • Bilingual Spanish / English preferred.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work and relate positively with children and adults.
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team — conflict resolution skills are beneficial.
  • Genuine interest in building knowledge about early childhood brain development, trauma, and other topics relevant to MountainStar’s mission.
  • Energetic and forward-looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
  • Consistent attendance is essential for both the smooth operation of our programs as well as fostering a sense of stability for the children and families we serve.

    • Salary Range + Benefits :

    This is a 24-hour per week position, starting at $19.96+ / hr. depending on experience and qualifications, wage differential with experience, education, and if bilingual. To protect confidentiality at MtStar there is a standard procedure requiring at least a 2-year separation between being a program participant and serving as a staff member or volunteer within the organization. All staff and volunteer roles are at the discretion of MountainStar. All positions at MountainStar Family Relief Nursery are contingent upon the availability of funding.

    To Be Considered for this position :

    Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to hr@mtstar.org

    Please tell us about how your skills, experience, training, and attitude will support your success in working across these many areas of our organization.

    Equal Employment Opportunity :

    MountainStar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.

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