Cook - SE Portland

Elephants Deli; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Medical coverage

Mental health services

Dental plan

401(k) with match

Career training

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Raffles

Diversity commitment

Job summary

Elephants Delicatessen in Portland, OR is seeking team members for full-time roles. The position requires flexibility with early mornings, weekends, holidays, and peak-season hours, and includes hourly compensation of $20–$21 per hour.

Reliable transportation is essential due to the Central Kitchen location at 1611 SE 7th Ave. The company offers benefits such as vacation and sick time, Kaiser Medical coverage, 401(k) with company match, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have current Oregon Food Handler's Card.

Education

Oregon Food Handler Card

Job description

Salary

$20 - $21/hour

FLSA Status

Hourly Non-Exempt

Schedule

Full Time | Schedule to be determined

*Flexibility required, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and peak-season hours.

Required

Current Oregon Food Handler's Card

Location & Transportation

Elephants Central Kitchen is located at 1611 SE 7th Ave. Reliable transportation is required. Due to our location, dependable transportation to and from our store is essential.

About Elephants

A locally owned company since 1979, Elephants Delicatessen pioneered the gourmet food industry in the Pacific Northwest and now operates seven Portland-metro retail locations and a thriving catering company. As a certified B Corporation, we are committed to sustainability, transparency, and using business as a force for good — while serving exceptional, scratch-made food rooted in our local community.

What We Offer

• Employer contributed vacation and sick time
• Kaiser Medical coverage, with alternative care as a bonus (acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, etc.)
• Mental Health Services
• Dental, FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts), and 401(k) with 4% company match
• Training that will fast-track your culinary/hospitality career
• Free counseling and financial services
• Opportunities for advancement
• Discounts on our delicious made-from-scratch food
• Pet insurance
• Chance to win employee raffles
• Discounts at Sketchers, Shoes for Crews, Verizon, Sprint, select B Corporations, and many more
• A commitment to inclusion, diversity, community involvement, employee well-being, and environmental protection

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Elephants Delicatessen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

E-Verify

Elephants Delicatessen participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Important Notices

E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish)

Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)