KITCHEN AND UTILITIES ASSISTANT - HOTLINE

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization seeks a Kitchen and Utilities Assistant in Portland to support food preparation for their services. This full-time role emphasizes a collaborative environment, ensuring quality and safety in meal distribution, and offers various benefits, including a four-day workweek.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan

Pet insurance

Wellness program

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in food service required.
• Proficiency in cooking techniques and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of hot food items adhering to production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff for process improvements.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Cooking techniques

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Central Office - PORTLAND, OR

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Meals on Wheels People is an organization founded in and by the community! Over the past 50 years, our non-profit has helped thousands of older adults in the Portland Metro area keep their independence through weekly meal delivery and social connections. Our culture reflects our five values: integrity, commitment, respect, inclusion, creativity, and TEAMWORK. With over 20 meal delivery centers throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clark counties, our staff and thousands of volunteers ensure that no adult over 60 goes hungry or experiences social isolation.

Make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and collaborative environment that values your well-being. Enjoy the benefits of a four-day workweek, ample quality time off, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, pet insurance, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, and an Employee Assistance Program through Magellan Healthcare.

We are seeking a dedicated Kitchen and Utilities Assistant to join our team at the Central Kitchen in SW Portland, with a focus on supporting the hotline operations. This role is vital to the preparation and portioning of hot food items, including modified menu options, for distribution.

The Kitchen and Utilities Assistant ensures all food meets quality, accuracy, and safety standards, adhering to established production protocols and food safety regulations.

Ideal candidates will have:

• A minimum of two years of experience in food service
• Proficiency in various cooking techniques and the use of commercial kitchen equipment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities(Essential Functions)

• Prepare a wide variety of hot food items using standardized recipes, adhering to production schedules, portioning guidelines, and proper cooking techniques.
• Ensure accuracy in following daily production charts for the preparation and distribution of food.
• Maintain strict adherence to USDA standards, ensuring all food products meet required quality, quantity, and portioning specifications.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to identify and implement process improvements in food preparation, inventory, delivery, and ordering systems.
• Actively participate in team planning efforts and communicate updates regarding kitchen operations and agency goals.
• Maintain high cleaning and sanitation standards in compliance with food safety standards and operating procedures.
• Perform daily clean-up of all kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Cross-train and support other departments as needed to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
• Assist as needed in the dishwasher area.
• Complete additional duties as assigned to meet organizational needs.

Meals on Wheels People is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to welcoming and supporting individuals of all backgrounds, including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and those living with disabilities, in our team and programs.

For more information about this position and how to apply, please visit mowp.org/careers

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year experience in food service, assembly, quantity, and quality cooking required
• Proficiency with commercial kitchen equipment, such as ovens, tilt skillets, kettles, sealing machines, and can openers.
• Familiarity with cooking techniques including braising, sautéing, roasting, etc.
• Ability to interpret and follow production schedules and recipe specifications accurately.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; able to foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Good computer, general math, reading, and communication skills

Any satisfactory combination of experience, training, and/or education which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above qualifications.