Cook - Fast-Paced Production Kitchen with Growth

Elephants-Delicatessen; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Elephants Delicatessen in Portland, OR is seeking a dynamic Cook to join our Production Kitchen team. The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality items while following recipes, safety standards, and production schedules.

You may work across Soup, Prep, Hot Production and other kitchen areas as needed. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, takes pride in consistent quality, and enjoys teamwork focused on continuous improvement and operational

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of commercial kitchen or high-volume food service experience.
• Experience in large-batch food preparation.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce all food precisely according to Elephants' recipes.
• Scale recipes to meet daily production needs.
• Maintain consistent quality in taste, presentation, portioning, and labeling.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, storage, and temperature control standards.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment and report malfunctions.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Support inventory rotation, stocking, and waste reduction efforts.
• Work across multiple production departments as assigned.
• Complete required production records, including time and temperature logs.
• Follow allergen-control and food safety procedures.
• Assist with sanitation and end-of-shift cleaning responsibilities.
• Communicate production priorities and needs clearly with supervisors and team members
• Participate in required training

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Recipe measurement & scaling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Elephants Delicatessen in Portland, OR is seeking a dynamic Cook to join our Production Kitchen team. The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality items while following recipes, safety standards, and production schedules.

You may work across Soup, Prep, Hot Production and other kitchen areas as needed. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, takes pride in consistent quality, and enjoys teamwork focused on continuous improvement and operational