Cook - SE Portland

Elephants Food GroupPortland, OR
Onsite

About The Position

Elephants Delicatessen, a locally owned company since 1979, is a pioneer in the Pacific Northwest gourmet food industry. With seven Portland-metro retail locations and a catering company, Elephants is a certified B Corporation committed to sustainability, transparency, and using business as a force for good. We are dedicated to serving exceptional, scratch-made food rooted in our local community and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. This role is for a Cook at our Central Kitchen.

Requirements

  • Current Oregon Food Handler's Card
  • Reliable transportation to and from the Elephants Central Kitchen at 1611 SE 7th Ave.
  • Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and peak-season hours.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook food items according to recipes and standards.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work station.
  • Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Assist with inventory management and stock rotation.
  • Collaborate with kitchen team members to ensure smooth operations.

Benefits

  • Employer contributed vacation and sick time
  • Kaiser Medical coverage, with alternative care (acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, etc.)
  • Mental Health Services
  • Dental
  • FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
  • 401(k) with 4% company match
  • Training that will fast-track your culinary/hospitality career
  • Free counseling and financial services
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Discounts on our delicious made-from-scratch food
  • Pet insurance
  • Chance to win employee raffles
  • Discounts at Sketchers, Shoes for Crews, Verizon, Sprint, select B Corporations, and many more
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