Kitchen Staff (OR-Portland)

Dough Zone Restaurant Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Employee discount programs

Opportunities for growth and career advancement

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A food service establishment in Portland is looking for kitchen staff to support daily operations, prepare food, and maintain kitchen standards. Competitive pay of $18.00 – $20.00 per hour, along with benefits like medical and retirement plans for full-time employees. Ideal candidates have previous experience in high-volume kitchens and are encouraged to apply to grow their careers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Past experience working as a cook, chef, or similar role within a high-volume production kitchen or food service environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen manager in daily operations.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking.
• Follow standard procedures to prepare and cook food.
• Ensure all food and items are stored properly.
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and workstations.
• Follow standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes.

Skills

Ability to lift items over 30 lbs

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Job description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

At Moji Food Central Kitchen, all of our team members are offered competitive pay and paid sick leave. Once conditions are met, full‑time employees are also eligible for further benefits such as company‑sponsored medical/vision insurance and a 401(k) program with company matching. We provide reliable work opportunities and assist with long‑term career development as we hope that every employee will find a way to build toward their dreams while working with Moji Food. We prioritize promoting from within and provide training to do so for all who are interested!

If you are passionate about food and enjoy interacting and helping others, we would love for you to join our team by applying today!

Job Description

Benefits and Compensation

• $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
• Medical, dental, vision insurance and 401(k) based on full‑time work status
• Employee discount programs
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
• Paid sick leave

Kitchen Staff Duties

• Support the kitchen manager in daily operations
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (knead dough, make fillings, and handle raw materials)
• Follow standard procedure (SOP) to prepare and cook food
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, appliances and workstations
• Follow standard recipes and special diet orders
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes

Dishwasher Duties

• Fast‑paced dish cleaning
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, appliances and workstations

Qualifications

• Past experience working as a cook, chef, or similar role within a high‑volume production kitchen or food service environment preferred
• Fluency in English and Spanish is a plus
• Ability to lift items over 30 lbs

Work Site

• Address: 734 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR, 97202
• Shift Hours: 35 – 40 hours per week (including weekend shifts)

*Dough Zone USA and Moji Food are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Dough Zone USA and Moji Food participate in the E‑Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.