Kitchen Assistant

CASCADE AIDS PROJECT • Portland, OR

9d • $0 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Our House of Portland, a program of CAP Northwest, is a 14-room Residential Care Facility serving people living with HIV who need support with independent living. The Kitchen Assistant collaborates with kitchen and nursing staff to provide meals and snacks for residents. This is a part-time, 0.6 FTE position located in Southeast Portland, Oregon, with a Friday–Monday schedule from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Starting pay is $23.17 per hour, with a $1.00 weekend differential. Pay increases with tenure, up to $27.16 per hour. This is a union-represented position, with compensation, benefits, and working conditions collectively bargained.

Requirements

• Ability to pass the DHS background check required to work in a Residential Care Facility.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Food handler’s card, or ability to obtain one within the first three months of hire.
• First aid certification, or ability to become certified within the first three months of hire.
• Motivation to work with people living with HIV/AIDS who require all levels of care.
• Willingness to work with people with physical and emotional health needs and/or substance use disorders.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and comply with HIPAA privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Cook and train in short-order and meal-service cooking for 20 meals per service.
• Communicate with staff and residents about daily meals.
• Follow residents’ dietary instructions and portion-size guidelines.
• Orient yourself to updates since the previous shift.
• Follow food-safety guidelines and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Prepare nutritious food in accordance with residents’ dietary instructions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED