Lead Cook - Senior Kitchen Lead & Training Mentor

Terwilliger Plaza, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off Dining Discount

24/7 onsite gym access

Onsite Salon

Company Paid TriMet Pass

Competitive Pay

401k Matching

Job summary

Terwilliger Plaza, located in downtown Portland, seeks a Lead Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, employees and visitors, while stocking supplies and maintaining inventory.

The role requires at least two years of food service experience, a high school diploma, and a DHS background check with drug screening; culinary training or degree is preferred. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• DHS background check and drug screening required.
• High school education required.
• Minimum two years of experience in full-service or institutional food service.
• Culinary arts training or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of foods according to recipes.
• Assist in planning and coordinating service and events.
• Stock kitchen supplies and maintain inventory for kitchen and satellite units.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitary conditions per regulations.
• Train kitchen staff and supervise during absence of senior chefs.

Skills

Food service experience

English proficiency

Organization

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Culinary arts training

Culinary arts degree (preferred)

Job description

Terwilliger Plaza, located in downtown Portland, seeks a Lead Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, employees and visitors, while stocking supplies and maintaining inventory.

The role requires at least two years of food service experience, a high school diploma, and a DHS background check with drug screening; culinary training or degree is preferred. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and benefits.