School Kitchen Cook — Fresh, Scratch-Made Meals for Students

Genuine Foods; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Genuine Foods in Portland, OR is seeking a Cook to join our production kitchen, preparing and serving meals for students and staff in a school setting. You will follow daily menus and recipes, collaborate with a dedicated team, and deliver friendly, high-quality service.

This full-time hourly role offers opportunities to learn culinary skills, advance within our growing social enterprise, and contribute to healthy, scratch-made meals aligned with our mission.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible and team-oriented.
• At least 1 year of line cook or culinary experience.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and level-headedness.
• Punctual and able to adhere to the time and attendance policy.
• Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Interest in and commitment to Genuine Foods’ mission to use food to enhance students' minds, bodies, and happiness.
• Must be able to work in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety standards are followed at all times.
• Cook and prep food accurately based on recipes and specifications provided by the Chef/Genuine Foods.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure all food is prepared on time for service.
• Maintain a clean working environment and assist the team with additional cleaning duties.
• Keep area stocked and organized.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Team oriented

Line cook experience

Positive attitude

Punctuality

Physical stamina

School environment

Mission alignment

Flexible

Job description

Genuine Foods in Portland, OR is seeking a Cook to join our production kitchen, preparing and serving meals for students and staff in a school setting. You will follow daily menus and recipes, collaborate with a dedicated team, and deliver friendly, high-quality service.

This full-time hourly role offers opportunities to learn culinary skills, advance within our growing social enterprise, and contribute to healthy, scratch-made meals aligned with our mission.