Cook - SE Portland

Elephants Food Group•Portland, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Elephants Delicatessen is seeking a dependable Cook for its Production Kitchen in Southeast Portland. The Cook prepares and produces high-quality food according to standardized recipes, food safety standards, and production schedules. Cooks may work across multiple production departments, including Soup, Prep, Hot Production, and other kitchen areas based on operational needs and production priorities. The role suits someone who takes pride in exceptional food, enjoys a fast-paced production environment, and contributes to continuous improvement and operational excellence. The position is full-time, with a schedule to be determined. Flexibility is required, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and peak-season hours. The worksite is Elephants Central Kitchen at 1611 SE 7th Ave.; reliable transportation to and from the location is essential. A current Oregon Food Handler's Card is required. 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, inclusion, diversity, community involvement, employee well-being, and environmental protection.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of commercial kitchen, food production, or high-volume food-service experience.
Experience preparing large batches.
Current Oregon Food Handler's Card.
Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Ability to accurately measure, weigh, and scale recipes.
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 worksite.

Responsibilities

Prepare and produce food precisely according to company recipes.
Scale recipes to meet daily production needs.
Maintain consistent quality in taste, presentation, portioning, and labeling.
Follow food safety, sanitation, storage, temperature-control, and allergen-control standards and procedures.
Safely operate kitchen equipment and report malfunctions.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Support inventory rotation, stocking, and waste-reduction efforts.
Work across production departments as assigned.
Complete required production records, including time and temperature logs.
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, 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.