Kitchen Assistant

Capnw; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Our House in Portland, OR is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to support daily meal service for residents in a 14-room facility. You’ll collaborate with kitchen and nursing staff to prepare meals and snacks, following dietary guidelines and safety standards.

This role offers a starting hourly wage of $23.17 with a weekend differential and room for wage growth as tenure increases. A DHS background check will be required, and a food handler’s card is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Food handler’s card or ability to obtain one in first 3 months of hire.
• First aid certification or ability to become certified in first 3 months of hire.
• Ability to pass DHS background check to work in a Residential Care Facility (potential disqualifying Conviction List).

Responsibilities

• Cooks and trains in short order and meal service cooking for 20 meals per service.
• Communicate with staff and residents about daily meals.
• Follows all dietary instructions for residents, including portions size guidelines.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and adheres to food safety guidelines.

Skills

Background check readiness

Food handling

First aid readiness

HIPAA privacy awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kitchen Assistant# Kitchen AssistantOur House - Portland, OR 97214## OverviewSalary Range$23.17 HourlyPosition TypePart TimeJob ShiftDay## DescriptionThe Our House Residential Care Facility (RCF) is a 14-room facility with a team of expert clinicians who work with people living with HIV who are having difficulty managing independent living. By tailoring nursing, social services, and therapeutic everyday activities our clients and residents are able to define what ‘living well’ means to them. To learn more about us please visit CAP Northwest, Prism Health and Our House ---Our House of Portland a program apart of CAP Northwest is excited to announce that we are hiring skilled and team-oriented Kitchen Assistant. This position is responsible for collaborating with kitchen and nursing staff to assist with providing meals and snacks for resident. This is a Part-Time (0.6 FTE) role working at Our House of Portland located in SE Portland. The schedule for this role is Friday - Monday 10:30am - 7pmStarting pay is $23.17 an hour which is equivalent to just over $28,916 a year with a $1.00 differential for weekends. The Kitchen Assistant’s Pay increases with tenure and the top of the pay scale is $27.16. This is a union represented position, so the compensation, benefits and conditions of work are collectively bargained. Who You Are * Ability to pass DHS background check to work in a Residential Care Facility (Potential Disqualifying Conviction List)* High School Diploma or GED* Food handler’s card or ability to obtain one in the first 3 months of hire.* First aid certification or ability to become certified in the first 3 months of hire* Motivation to work with people living with HIV/AIDS who require all levels of care.* Willingness to work with people with physical and emotional health and/or substance use disorder.* Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy requirements.What You’ll Do * Cooks and trains in short order and meal service cooking for 20 meals per service* Communicate with staff and residents about daily meals.* Follows all dietary instructions for residents, including* Orients self with updates since last shift* Follows all portion size guidelines.* Follows all food safety guidelines and maintains kitchen cleanliness* Cooks food that is nutritious and follows all dietary instructions for residents At CAP Northwest, we believe in unlocking potential. If you believe you may have the skills to do a job, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. CAP Northwest is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We comply with all relevant anti-discrimination laws.