Youth Day Services Kitchen Lead

New Avenues for Youth; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health, vision, and dental保险 at 0

Generous paid time off: ~5 weeks first

Discounted gym memberships

Free counseling services

Job summary

New Avenues for Youth in Portland, OR is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Specialist for our Day Services team. You will prepare meals for youth, maintain a clean kitchen, and collaborate with staff to meet daily program needs.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years cooking experience, are CPR certified, and hold Oregon Food Handlers credentials. We offer strong benefits and professional growth opportunities in a supportive, equity-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience cooking in a food industry setting.
• Ability to work with multicultural staff and youth.
• CPR training and certification required.
• Oregon Food Handlers Card required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily meals and snacks for youth in Day Services Drop-In, ensuring nutrition, safety, and cultural responsiveness.
• Maintain a clean, organized, health-compliant kitchen, including cleaning, storage, and sanitation.
• Monitor food inventory, manage ordering, and reduce waste through planning.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety standards, including labeling and temperature control.
• Support the Drop-In environment by engaging positively with youth and creating a welcoming space.
• Collaborate with program staff to align kitchen operations with daily programming and youth needs.
• Participate in kitchen systems development, including opening/closing procedures and accountability tools.
• Respond to immediate kitchen or facility needs, including resets, deep cleans, or safety corrections.

Skills

Cooking experience

Multicultural collaboration

CPR certification

Food safety

Job description

New Avenues for Youth in Portland, OR is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Specialist for our Day Services team. You will prepare meals for youth, maintain a clean kitchen, and collaborate with staff to meet daily program needs.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years cooking experience, are CPR certified, and hold Oregon Food Handlers credentials. We offer strong benefits and professional growth opportunities in a supportive, equity-driven environment.