Kitchen Assistant

Cascade AIDS Project; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Starting pay is $23.17 per hour with a $1.00 weekend differential; pay increases with tenure and top scale is $27.16. This is a union represented position with standard CAP Northwest employment practices.

Qualifications

• The applicant must pass a DHS background check for work in a residential facility.
• High School Diploma or GED is required for employment.
• Food handler’s card or ability to obtain one within 3 months.
• First aid certification or ability to obtain one within 3 months.
• Respect for HIPAA privacy and residents' confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and trains in short order; prepares 20 meals per service.
• Communicates daily meal plans with staff and residents.
• Follows dietary instructions and portion guidelines for residents.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen according to safety guidelines.

Skills

Pass DHS background check

First aid certification

HIPAA privacy

Empathy for residents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The 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 HouseOur 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 AreAbility to pass DHS background check to work in a Residential Care Facility (Potential Disqualifying Conviction List)High School Diploma or GEDFood 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 hireMotivation 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 DoCooks and trains in short order and meal service cooking for 20 meals per serviceCommunicate with staff and residents about daily meals.Follows all dietary instructions for residents, includingOrients self with updates since last shiftFollows all portion size guidelines.Follows all food safety guidelines and maintains kitchen cleanlinessCooks food that is nutritious and follows all dietary instructions for residentsAt 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.