Day Shift at our Central Kitchen
Origami Catering is a Portland-based company that provides grab & go sushi to grocery markets, schools, hospitals, and corporate dining. Our mission is to create exciting solutions with food. We are looking for a Prep Cook to join us in our central kitchen! Our kitchen is different from that of a restaurant, your role will be to help prep sushi ingredients (seafood, vegetables, sauces, sushi rice) as well as make some of the products for daily deliveries. We strive to build a team that embodies our core values, which focus on respect for one another, extraordinary customer service, and attention to detail and efficiency. See our core values below:
Origami Catering Core Values:
1. You Gotta Have "Wa"!
"Wa" (wah) is respect for each other and respect for a harmonious union toward a common goal.
2. Earn Our Customers' Business Every Day
Creating extraordinary products every day is how we earn our customer's business - we never compromise on quality.
3. We Follow Excellent Systems
Excellent systems elevate the people operating them. Poor systems beat great people.
Position: P/T Prep Cook
Status: 3-4 days/week; 21-32 hrs/week, MUST HAVE WEEKEND AVAILABILITY
Shift: 7:30am-4:00pm
Benefits: Attendance bonus, referral bonus ($100/person), monthly employee appreciation meal, free food, health insurance paid 100% by company for full-time employees, PTO, 401k
Job duties:
Prep vegetables, seafood, sushi rice, sauces
Make salad rolls, poke bowls, etc.
Package retail products
Assist kitchen team with organizing inventory, cleaning, and dishwashing
Adhere to company, state, and local food safety regulations
Be friendly, positive, and have a team mindset
Qualifications:
Over 1 year experience in a commercial/restaurant kitchen preferred
Basic knife skills are a must
Experience with hot foods is preferred
Experience cutting down salmon fillets a huge plus
Dependable, punctual, and can work with a sense of urgency
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
Must wear non-slip shoes
Must be able to stand for the full shift and lift 50 lbs.
No jewelry or artificial nails of any kind are allowed in the kitchen during production and beard/hairnets are to be worn at all times.
We have a friendly, small company atmosphere. Come join us and help us grow! We look forward to hearing from you!
Please email your resume or apply with us on Poached Jobs!
