Kitchen & Logistics Specialist — Four‑Day Week

Meals On Wheels People Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Excellent benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Mileage reimbursement

Pet insurance

Wellness program

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Meals on Wheels People seeks a Kitchen and Utilities Assistant to support Central Kitchen operations. You will assist in bakery item production, follow daily recipes and charts, and ensure accurate shipment counts to contract locations.

Responsibilities include equipment cleaning, delivering items to dining centers, proper labeling and sealing, and cross-training in other departments. A strong emphasis on sanitation and teamwork guides daily work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Oregon Food Handler’s Certificate or ability to obtain within two weeks.
• Experience with high-volume food production preferred.
• Ability to read recipes and follow production charts.
• Basic math and computer skills for inventory and labeling.
• Able to work well in a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Baker with production and preparation of bakery items for menus.
• Prepare food following standardized recipes and daily production charts.
• Ensure accurate food counts for shipment to contract locations.
• Clean equipment, carriers, coolers, and loading areas daily.
• Deliver food, supplies, and equipment to dining centers; assist with loading.
• Label, seal, and verify quantities; sign carrier tags for orders.
• Cross-train in other Central Kitchen departments; support freight orders.
• Maintain high sanitation standards per food safety procedures.

Skills

Food assembly

High-volume production

Basic math

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Oregon Food Handler’s Certificate

Tools

Ovens

Knives

Sealers

Can openers

Rolling racks

Job description

Meals on Wheels People seeks a Kitchen and Utilities Assistant to support Central Kitchen operations. You will assist in bakery item production, follow daily recipes and charts, and ensure accurate shipment counts to contract locations.

Responsibilities include equipment cleaning, delivering items to dining centers, proper labeling and sealing, and cross-training in other departments. A strong emphasis on sanitation and teamwork guides daily work.