Kitchen Assistant - Full Time

Helpinghandsreentry; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to handle food prep, stocking, and cleaning tasks in their kitchen. This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping others and experienced in kitchen management. The position requires strong attention to health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in kitchen assistance or related field.
• Oregon Food Handler's Card required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot & cold food.
• Maintain inventory and cleanliness of kitchen.
• Dishwashing and upholding health & safety rules.

Skills

Food preparation

Cleaning

Inventory management

Job description

About Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers

Helping Hands provides HOPE and CARE through personal, trauma-informed programs to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Our programs are Trauma-Informed, Data-Driven, and Person-Centered.

We take the time to learn each individual's story and help connect them to the appropriate local resources and services to meet their unique needs. We do not duplicate available services; instead, we build strong collaborative partnerships with local programs and foster connections between participants and our community partners.

Position Summary:

The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for daily tasks such as food prep, cleaning, inventory, stocking and more. The right individual for this position has a passion for helping others, is nonjudgmental and able to deal with difficult situations in positive and constructive ways.

Reports to: Kitchen Manager

Wage: $17.33 per hour

Key Accountabilities:

• Hot & cold food preparation
• Inventory, stock and maintain breakfast/lunch refrigerator and cafeteria supplies
• Put away deliveries and donation drop-offs
• General cleaning and sanitation
• Dishwashing
• Uphold kitchen guidelines and health & safety rules
• Attend staff meetings
• Other Duties as assigned
• 1+ year of experience
• Oregon Food Handler's Card

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to move, push/pull/carry supplies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a non-profit
• Direct/lived experience or understanding of the issues surrounding homelessness, chemical dependency, domestic violence and/or sexual assault

HHROC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer