Proposed Start Date 07/16/2025
Classification Title Cook 1
Working Title Assistant Cook
Department 260401 – CDC Helen Gordon Office
position Number D95700
Representation OP – SEIU/OPEU Local 503
Position FTE 1
End date, if applicable
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Helen Gordon Child Development Center (HGCDC) and Helen Gordon Infant/Toddler Center (HGITC) are full-day children’s programs for Portland State University, serving children aged six weeks to five years. Located on the PSU campus in downtown Portland, the Centers provide model early childhood programs for the children of Portland State University students, faculty and staff, and the Portland community. The Centers are a laboratory for students and faculty participating in observation, practice and research activities in Early Childhood education, Child, Youth and Family Studies, psychology, and related fields. HGCDC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Position Summary
The Assistant Cook assists the Food Program Coordinator & Lead Cook in preparing nutritious meals for the children of the program following USDA/CACFP guidelines and supports the Lead Cook in organizing and maintaining a full-service kitchen at an assigned HGCDC program.
Minimum Qualifications from Classification
Additional Minimum Qualifications for this Position
Preferred Qualifications
Key Cultural Competencies
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
The starting salary rate for this position will be between $17.53 and $18.79 per hour. The starting salary may be negotiable above this range, however it will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
PSU’s excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities
Additional Information
Special Working Conditions:
The Assistant Cook is exposed to heat from the dishwasher and the oven/stove on a regular basis as well as falls, slips, cuts and burns from working in a commercial kitchen. The Assistant Cook is on their feet most of the work day. Lifting and carrying of 50 lbs. is required. Working in a child care center & commercial kitchen requires the ability to deal with multiple stimuli: noise, sustained activity, and continuous emotional and physical demands.
Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)
Please list the names, phone numbers and email addresses for three professional references.
Background Check Required Yes
If you have questions
Please contact Sean Quigley at srq@pdx.edu.
Posting Close Date
Application screening begins 06/30/2025
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