Food Production Associate

Elephants Delicatessen•Portland, OR

2d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Elephants Delicatessen is looking for a skilled, reliable Food Production Associate to join our high-volume production kitchen team. In this role, you'll be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and assembly of food products — following established recipes, production standards, and food safety protocols. Whether you're prepping ingredients or assembling finished products, you'll play a key role in delivering the exceptional, scratch-made food our customers count on every day. This position is a great fit for someone who takes pride in their work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to delivering exceptional food products.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred
6 months or more of food service or kitchen experience, preferably in a production or high-volume environment
Proficient knife skills with consistent safety practices
Ability to follow standardized recipes, production lists, and food safety procedures
Basic math skills for measuring, portioning, and recording data
Reliability, accountability, and a collaborative mindset
Current Oregon Food Handler's Card
Reliable transportation is required. Due to our location, dependable transportation to and from our store is essential

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare ingredients (chopping, mixing, washing, portioning, etc.) accurately and to spec
Complete all assigned production by required deadlines, meeting quality, quantity, taste, and presentation standards
Assemble food items according to production specifications and quality standards
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation throughout every shift
Follow all food safety and sanitation protocols, including proper storage, cross-contamination prevention, and equipment maintenance
Complete daily task lists and required production documentation
Communicate production needs and priorities with team members and supervisors
Maintain proper inventory rotation and stock levels
Participate in required training, continuing education, and certification classes

Benefits

Employer contributed vacation and sick time
Kaiser Medical coverage, with alternative care as a bonus (acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, etc.)
Mental Health Services
Dental, FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts), and 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
A commitment to inclusion, diversity, community involvement, employee well-being, and environmental protection
Elephants Delicatessen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.