Cook - SE Portland

Elephants Delicatessen•Portland, OR

7d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Elephants Delicatessen is seeking a dependable Cook to join its Production Kitchen team. The Cook prepares and produces high-quality food while following standardized recipes, food safety standards, and production schedules. Cooks may work across multiple production departments, including Soup, Prep, and Hot Production, depending on operational needs and production priorities. This role suits someone who enjoys a fast-paced production environment, takes pride in producing exceptional food, and contributes to teamwork and continuous improvement. The role is full-time, with a schedule to be determined. Flexibility is required, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and peak-season hours. The kitchen is at Elephants Central Kitchen, 1611 SE 7th Ave, Portland, Oregon; reliable transportation to and from the location is required. A current Oregon Food Handler's Card is required. Pay is $20–$21 per hour. The role is hourly and non-exempt. Elephants Delicatessen is a locally owned company founded in 1979, operating seven Portland-metro retail locations and a catering company. It is a certified B Corporation committed to sustainability, transparency, and using business as a force for good. The company states a commitment to diversity, inclusion, community involvement, employee well-being, and environmental protection.

Requirements

Current Oregon Food Handler's Card.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of commercial kitchen, food production, or high-volume food service experience.
Experience preparing large batches.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to accurately measure, weigh, and scale recipes.
Teamwork skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
Reliable transportation to and from the Central Kitchen location.

Responsibilities

Prepare and produce food according to the company's recipes.
Scale recipes to meet daily production needs.
Maintain consistent quality in taste, presentation, portioning, and labeling.
Follow food safety, sanitation, storage, and temperature-control standards.
Safely operate kitchen equipment and report malfunctions.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Support inventory rotation, stocking, and waste-reduction efforts.
Work across multiple production departments as assigned.
Complete required production records, including time and temperature logs.
Follow allergen-control and food safety procedures.
Assist with sanitation and end-of-shift cleaning responsibilities.
Communicate production priorities and needs clearly with supervisors and team members.
Participate in required training.

Benefits

Employer-contributed vacation and sick time.
Kaiser medical coverage, with alternative care such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, and massage therapy.
Mental health services.
Dental coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
401(k) with a 4% company match.
Training to support culinary and hospitality career development.
Free counseling and financial services.
Opportunities for advancement.
Discounts on company food.
Pet insurance.
Employee raffles.
Discounts at Skechers, Shoes for Crews, Verizon, Sprint, select B Corporations, and other businesses.