Production Prep Cook

Elephants Delicatessen•Milwaukie, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Elephants Delicatessen is looking for a skilled, reliable Production Prep Cook to join our team at the Milwaukie Kitchen — a USDA certified production facility. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of food items following established recipes, production standards, USDA compliance requirements, and food safety protocols. Working in a USDA certified environment means upholding the highest standards for food safety, documentation, and sanitation on every shift. If you take pride in consistency, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and bring a team-first attitude to everything you do, we’d love to hear from you. 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 at scale.

Requirements

Current Oregon Food Handler's Card
Reliable transportation
High School Diploma or GED preferred
1 year of experience in a commercial or high-volume kitchen
Proficient knife skills with consistent safety practices
Ability to follow standardized recipes, production lists, food safety procedures, and USDA compliance requirements
Basic math skills for measuring, portioning, and recording data
Reliability, accountability, and a collaborative mindset

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
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation throughout every shift
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and USDA compliance protocols, including proper storage, cross-contamination prevention, and equipment maintenance
Complete daily task lists and all required production documentation, including USDA-mandated logs, temperature records, and sanitation checklists
Communicate production needs and priorities with team members and supervisors
Maintain proper inventory rotation and stock levels

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)
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
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