Cook - Full Time

Kids for the Future; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off Employee Discount in Dining

24/7 onsite gym access

Onsite Salon

Company Paid Monthly TriMet Pass

Competitive Pay

401k Matching

Job summary

Terwilliger Plaza in Portland, OR seeks a Line Cook responsible for preparing and cooking meals for residents, staff, and visitors. Reports to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, ensuring proper food inventory and timely service.

The role requires maintaining sanitation, following standardized recipes, and coordinating with kitchen staff to support special events and daily operations.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and understand English.
• Knowledge of cooking for large quantities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain sanitation per regulations.
• Punctual and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals per recipes for residents and staff.
• Open/close kitchen and maintain inventory.
• Ensure food temperatures and waste are recorded.
• Maintain cleanliness per state and departmental procedures.
• Assist in event meal preparations.

Skills

Kitchen safety

Knife skills

Food preparation

English proficiency

Teamwork

Job description

• Base Pay $21.00 - $27.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt

At Terwilliger Plaza, located in beautiful downtown Portland, we believe that encouraging a deeper sense of dedication and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. By embracing our diverse experiences and views, we are better positioned to deliver results, create innovations that matter, and thrive in today’s changing world. Join us as we Live Forward and cultivate a phenomenal place where our team works and thrives.

Why Work Here?

• 50% off Employee Discount in Dining Room and Deli
• 24/7 access to an onsite gym
• Onsite Salon
• Company Paid Monthly TriMet Pass
• Competitive Pay
• 401k Matching

The Line Cook reports directly to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef. Prepares, cooks and delivers meals, and stocks kitchen supplies to the MRU & ALF satellite kitchens. Responsible for maintaining proper food inventory and production levels for Kitchen, Terrace and Metcalf units. Must be able to perform work with very little or no supervision.

Essential Job Functions:

Work duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing and cooking a wide variety of food for residents, employees and visitors in accordance with standardized recipes.
• Preparing and cooking breakfast/lunch/dinner.
• Assisting in preparation for special event meals.
• Assisting in the planning, organizing, motivating and coordinating service.
• Opening of department as assigned.
• Controlling and promoting efficiency in work and suggesting changes that will improve productivity.
• Performs a variety of cleaning duties to maintain order and sanitary conditions in restaurant kitchen according to state regulations and departmental procedures.
• Checks food and Kitchen Supplies ensures cooking utensils, pans and other equipment are kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Assigns cleaning duties as needed
• Ensure all food preparation and kitchen is cleaned and ready for the next shift.
• Record food temperatures, production and waste on required documentation.

Knowledge:

• Skills in organization, appearance and demeanor; must speak, read, write & understand English and the ability to interact effectively with customers and other personnel
• Knowledge of food service and sanitation standards
• Ability to consistently arrive punctually and contribute to a positive dining atmosphere
• Knowledge of cooking in large quantities; ability to standardize recipes, knowledge of weights and measures and conversions.
• Handles high level of activity and multiple priorities in calm manner with common sense and independent action.
• Considers cost of supplies when performing duties.
• Promotes teamwork, outwardly supports Plaza mission statement and goals.
• Maintains a calm, professional demeanor to others.

Skills:

• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, utensils and basic knife skills
• Knowledge of safe food handling and work place safety
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of food service equipment
• Knowledge of execution of cleaning lists
• Knowledge of waste management
• Providing consistent food product

Abilities:

• Able to make quick, clear judgments based on facts and communicates issues with sensitivity to different communication styles and personalities.
• Ability to accept responsibility for direction, organizing, formulating practices, and making decisions.
• Ability to influence people’s opinions, attitudes, or judgments about ideas or things, to motivate, convince, or negotiate.

Terwilliger Plaza evaluates qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status and other protected characteristics.

The job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but provides a general overview of positions' job function in the company.