Prep Cook/Dishwasher - RE036

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW•Portland, OR

5d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The main duties of this job are dishwashing, with help with food preparation once the dishwashing duties are completed. May also assist in serving cafeteria style for up to 70 clients. Ensures dish and food preparation equipment are within cleanliness guidelines. This position is intended to be a pathway towards a Cook position.

Requirements

Either High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification required
Six months dishwashing experience in a high-volume setting
Knowledge of food preparation.
Ability to use kitchen equipment and knives in a safe manner.
Must be able to lift up to a minimum of 50 lbs.
Must have a current Food Handler’s Card.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
Work collaboratively with clients, other NARA staff, team members, and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times.
Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks

Nice To Haves

Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with NARA’s policy and procedures, as well as state, county, and federal guidelines.
Maintain cleanliness of dishes and kitchen area.
Preps food that will be used in the creation of meals.
Assist in maintaining inventory of kitchen department supplies and ordering materials as needed.
Help serve meals to clients in cafeteria.
Maintain effective working relationships with NARA staff.
Attend facility and department meetings as needed.
Attend training classes as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

14 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!
Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
13 Paid Days of Sick Time
13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
$50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
401(k) with 4% Match
Employee Assistance Program
Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC