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Central City Concern

Cook

Portland, OR · On-site

$23.60 - $31.32/hr

The Cook I position is a key component to the daily functioning of the program's food service ... AFSCME Union: This role is a Union Represented position through; American Federation of State ...

Central City Concern

Cook

Portland, OR · On-site

$23.60 - $31.32/hr

The Cook I position is a key component to the daily functioning of the program's food service ... AFSCME Union: This role is a Union Represented position through; American Federation of State ...

Bon Appetit

UTILITY ROUTE DRIVER (FULL TIME)

Portland, OR · On-site

$24.65/hr

Union shop! * Fixed Pay Rate: $24.65 per hour. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available We Make ... We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. Learn more about careers with Bon ...

Astronics

Production Manager

Clackamas, OR · On-site

... cooking, and other critical applications. We are looking for an experienced leader to fill our ... Experience managing unionized workforces preferred. Ability to write reports, business ...

Astronics

Production Manager

Clackamas, OR

... cooking, and other critical applications. We are looking for an experienced leader to fill our ... Experience managing unionized workforces preferred. * Ability to write reports, business ...

Compass Group

UTILITY ROUTE DRIVER

Portland, OR · On-site

$24.65/hr

Union shop! * Fixed Pay Rate: $24.65 per hour. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available We Make ... We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. Learn more about careers with Bon ...

Astronics

Production Manager

Clackamas, OR

... cooking, and other critical applications. We are looking for an experienced leader to fill our ... Experience managing unionized workforces preferred. Ability to write reports, business ...

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How much do union cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for union cook in Sandy, OR is $16.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.13 and $18.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a union cook?

Union Cooks are culinary professionals who are members of a labor union, typically working in environments such as hotels, restaurants, schools, or other food service establishments. Being part of a union means they benefit from collective bargaining agreements that often provide better wages, benefits, job security, and working conditions compared to non-union positions. Union Cooks are responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting food according to established standards and safety regulations. They may also participate in union meetings and activities to ensure their workplace rights are protected. Their role is vital in maintaining high-quality food service and ensuring fair labor practices in the industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a union cook, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Union Cook, you need strong culinary skills, knowledge of food safety standards, and typically a high school diploma or culinary certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and often ServSafe certification is important for daily operations. Attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure consistent food quality, compliance with regulations, and a harmonious, productive kitchen environment.

What are some common challenges faced by union cooks in a large-scale kitchen environment?

Union Cooks in large-scale kitchen environments often face challenges such as managing high-volume food production while maintaining quality and consistency. They must also adhere strictly to safety and sanitation standards, which can be demanding during busy service periods. Additionally, Union Cooks frequently work as part of a coordinated team, requiring strong communication and adaptability to changing menus or special dietary requests. These challenges are balanced by structured schedules and clear delineation of responsibilities, which help support a collaborative and organized work environment.

What is the difference between Union Cook vs Non-Union Cook?

AspectUnion CookNon-Union Cook
CredentialsMay require union-specific certifications, apprenticeship programsTypically no union-specific credentials needed
Work EnvironmentWorks in unionized facilities with collective bargaining agreementsWorks in non-unionized settings, often with more flexibility
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in large hotels, casinos, and institutional kitchensMore prevalent in small restaurants and independent eateries
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for benefits, wages, job securityCompared for flexibility, independence, and pay

Union Cooks are employed in unionized environments with collective bargaining, often enjoying better benefits and job security. Non-Union Cooks work in non-union settings, which may offer more flexibility but less job security. The choice depends on individual preferences for benefits versus independence.

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Infographic showing various Union Cook job openings in Sandy, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, and 28% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,037 per year, or $16.8 per hour.

Cook

Central City Concern

Portland, OR • On-site

$23.60 - $31.32/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Central City Concern rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The Cook I position is a key component to the daily functioning of the program's food service system. The position requires an understanding of working with families, organizational skills, and a demonstrated understanding of prenatal, adult, and child nutritional needs. This role will float between two locations: Hooper DSC and Letty Owings Center.
Program: The Letty Owings Center (LOC) is a Residential Substance Use Disorder treatment program for pregnant women or parenting women with children from newborn to five years of age. The Cook II position is a key component of the daily functioning of the program's food service system. The position requires a person with a high degree of motivation for working with families, organizational skills, and a demonstrated understanding of prenatal, adult, and child nutritional needs.
Company: Since 1979, the Portland community has trusted Central City Concern (CCC) to help people create meaningful, long-term change. Every year, we serve more than 13,000 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with affordable and supportive housing, person-centered health care, addiction recovery, and employment assistance. By providing health care, housing, and jobs, CCC is ending homelessness in Portland and helping people achieve their highest potential.
Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday, 9:00am - 5:30pm (Monday & Tuesday Off)
Location: NE Portland
Compensation: $23.60/hr - $31.32/hr Final comp will be determined based on relevant experience, education, credentials/licensure, and internal equity. External candidates: Offer max $27.39/hr per our Union contract.
AFSCME Union:
This role is a Union Represented position through; American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). You can find more information about your representation here www.afscme.org
This position could be subject to Recall Rights: This applies to employees who were
previously laid off from a CCC union-represented position. The previous employee may have
recall rights to be considered for rehire before internal or external candidates are
considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Must have at least 6 months prior institutional cooking experience preferred.
  • Driver's license preferred. If using a vehicle for agency use: Must possess a current driver's license, access to a vehicle, qualify as an Acceptable Driver as designated in Central City Concern's Fleet Safety policy; pass an initial drivers training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training; and maintain vehicle insurance coverage of a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 personal auto liability coverage.
  • Possess a current Oregon Food handlers permit, or be able to obtain within 2 weeks of hire.
  • Have or able to obtain Adult and Child/Infant CPR Certification AND Adult and Pediatric First Aid Certification prior to start date
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit. Must be approved by the Childcare Background Check Unit.
  • The OAR prohibits SUDS program staff from having, within the previous 3 years, a DUI conviction or diversion, a felony conviction, or a conviction under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
  • Must generally have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects and climb stairs, with reasonable or no accommodation.
  • Ability to adhere to Central City Concern's drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
  • Must adhere to agency nondiscrimination policies.
  • Must be able to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliations, cultural backgrounds, life-styles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Prepares and serves meals according to prescribed menu.
    • Ensures that food is prepared and served in an appetizing and sanitary manner.
    • Ensures that the food is apportioned appropriately to ensure adequate servings to all clients.
    • Ensures that the food is served in a manner that maintains appropriate temperatures and sanitary conditions throughout the meal time.
    • Ensures that left over food is promptly collected and stored or disposed of appropriately.
    • Prepares meals in such a manner to reduce food or supply waste.
  • Prepare supervisor planned appropriate menus that adhere to the standards of nutritional adequacy.
    • Planned meals should be nutritionally sound and follow appropriate government agency and nutritional organization recommendations.
    • Planned meals should have a strong bias toward freshly prepared ingredients and avoid reheated pre-processed foods.
    • Menu records must be maintained including menu deviations from planned meals.
    • Menus should be adapted (either individual or group) to ensure all dietary needs of residents are met, including any special dietary needs/restrictions; both allergy and cultural/religious in nature.
  • Ensure that program meets or exceeds sanitation, food handling, food storage and record keeping standards to remain in compliance with local, state and federal agency requirements.
    • Ensure that the kitchen, dining and storage areas are kept clean and sanitary at all times.
    • Ensure that all food preparation and storage is in compliance with the Oregon Health Authority Food Sanitation Rules.
    • Ensure that all food (including left overs) is stored appropriately and is not contaminated, spoiled or expired.
    • Ensure all food (including left overs) is marked appropriately with expiration dates/times and that all food that exceeds beyond use dating is promptly discarded.
    • Ensure that regular deep cleaning of kitchen, storage and dining room areas performed as scheduled (including, but not limited to floor mats, refrigerators, freezers, walk-in refrigerator).
    • Ensure that all kitchen equipment (pots, pans, utensils) and areas/surfaces are clean and sanitary at end of each shift and that all garbage has been removed to the dumpster area without exception.
    • Ensure that all temperature checks and area inspections are performed and recorded daily.
  • Interacts with clients, peers, guests and leadership in a professional manner.
    • Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with clients, their children, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors, to include modeling prosocial mealtimes and healthy food choices with families.
    • Role model and engage clients to participate in dining room cleanup in a positive, respectful manner.
    • Works with clients and peers to ensure client chores are performed to standard and that discrepancies are handled appropriately.
  • Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory.
    • Responsible for communication with Cook II or supervisor when inventory of specific item is low or out.
    • Ensures that food in storage is appropriately rotated and par levels are maintained to eliminate shortages and wastage.
    • Responsible for stocking and filling all food items that are provided to residents on a 24/7 basis, including but not limited to condiments, fresh snacks, cereals, breads, and milk, etc.
    • Maintains a current list of designated snack/after hour items that will be available for clients.
  • Assists with managing day to day needs of the facility including:
    • Assisting other team members in providing for the needs of the clients as needed.
  • Ability to manage tasks and schedule to ensure:
    • Meals are served on time.
    • Full kitchen cleanup is completed before the end of the shift.
  • Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners' and outside providers' patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Ability to work within the mission, vision, policies of conduct and ethics of Central City Concern.
  • Skill and experience as an institutional cook, preferably in a prior health care or residential setting, with a thorough knowledge of prenatal, adult, and child nutrition.
  • Ability to lift and transport a minimum of 50 pounds multiple times per day.
  • The ability to perform duties which involve retrieving items in locations that may be overhead, under countertops, in drawers and/or a significant distance apart repeatedly.
  • Ability to prepare, cook and serve food.
  • Ability to conduct cleaning tasks and duties throughout the allotted time of the shift.
  • Skill in demonstrating a high tolerance for change.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work calmly under pressure.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to work with people from a diverse range of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, including those with dual diagnoses or other disabilities who may display behaviors that are hostile.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.
  • Knowledge of and ability to utilize de-escalation techniques, when encountering volatile situations.
  • Demonstrated understanding of professional and personal boundaries in the workplace.
  • Ability to consider the impacts and outcomes for underserved communities during decision-making process.
  • Ability to consider impacts of oppression, structural racism, and individual bias on client outcomes.

Benefits at Central City Concern:
We offer incredible benefits to our employees, including an extensive total rewards package, competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, Student loan repayment options, and retirement savings matching plans!
  • Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks of PTO accrual per year! Accrual amount/rate increases with longevity.
  • Up to 11 recognized Holidays and 2 personal holidays (dependent on work shift schedule).
  • Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!
  • Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
  • Employer-Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability Insurance!
  • Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21.

This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the position.
As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.
Central City Concern is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.
Seniority Bid Window Closes: Opens: 8/5/2026 Closes: 8/13/2026
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Central City Concern (CCC) helps people to end or avoid homelessness and build healthy, housed, resilient and engaged lives. CCC's approach addresses both the systemic causes of homelessness and the individual factors that can reinforce it. We help our clients overcome barriers such as lack of affordable housing, health care and living-wage jobs, systemic racism, mental health challenges, chronic health conditions, substance use disorders, and time spent in the justice system. Everything we do rests on our foundational belief in the restorative power of human connection and dignity.

Industry

Non-profits

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Portland, OR, US

Year founded

1979

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