About PDXNS
PDX Nutrition Services is a private company that is contracted to serve meals to approximately 100 clients in five congregate housing buildings in central Portland through The Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP). CHSP is designed to assist seniors and adults with disabilities to live independently in their own apartments. Funded by federal, state and county grants and we are currently contracted to prepare and cook one hot meal, with minimal substitutions for dietary restrictions, for 80-100 people every day for either dinner service or delivery to our five locations. The program is meant to encourage clients to socialize over a meal and provides a way for us to conduct a daily wellness check on our clients.
Job Description
// This position splits its time between cooking the meal, serving our clients, and routine & deep cleaning the kitchen.
// Dinner shifts are from 2:00pm-6:00pm Mon-Fri and 12:00pm-5:30pm Sat & Sun.
// Most of the main courses will be prepared by our main cook ahead of time, but staff should be comfortable preparing dishes like rice, pasta, vegetable sides, salads etc for up to 20 people.
// Meal service is short - from 4:00pm-4:20pm Mon-Fri and 1:00pm-1:20pm & 4:00pm-4:20 Sat & Sun.
// After the meal service, there are basic cleaning tasks including dishes, cleaning surfaces and floors.
// We have a weekly deep cleaning schedule that will need to be maintained.
Candidate Attributes
This job is very straightforward and quite rewarding, but it does take someone who has a genuine desire to work, and is comfortable working, with this population. Our staff work alone at each building and need to be able to work autonomously. This is a great job for a college student, a parent looking for part-time work, or someone with a small business looking to supplement their income. Reliability, compassion and a solid sense of boundaries are imperative to being successful at this position. We are looking for someone with a solid work ethic who is a pleasure to be around. Solid references are a must. Candidates should be effective communicators in English and possess excellent customer service skills.
Requirements
Proof of vaccination. Food handler's card. Reliable and insured car.
Schedule
Our shifts are Monday - Friday 2pm-6pm and Saturday and Sunday 12pm-5:30pm.We currenlty have a variety of shifts open. Please let us know what your availability looks like and hour many hours you are looking for.
Commitment
We aim to have a set revolving weekly schedule, with employees working anywhere from 2-5 shifts a week for a total of 8-20 hours a week, with the option to cover vacation and sick shifts for staff. More hours may become available as we expand our service to weekends.
Compensation
// $22/hr starting wage. Opportunity for wage increase at periodic reviews.
// 11 Paid Federal Holiday.
// Paid time off package includes sick time and vacation PTO after a 90 day trial period.
To be considered for the position, please say something, anything aside from just sending your resume. Why does this job seem interesting to you? What experience, skills, values do you have that would directly apply to this position?
