Origami Catering is a Portland-based company that provides sushi and Asian-inspired foods to grocers, schools, hospitals. We are looking for a Prep/Line Cook to join us at our USDA-certified central kitchen! Your role will be to cook and package Asian-inspired hot foods - such as noodles, curry, and musubi. In addition, this person will prep sushi ingredients including seafood, vegetables, sauces, sushi rice, etc. We have a friendly, small company atmosphere with opportunities for growth. Come join us! We look forward to hearing from you!
Position: Line/Prep Cook
Status: Part-time 3-4 days; 20-30 hrs/week (with opportunity for full-time)
Shift: 7:30am-3:30pm
Payrate: $18-20 per hour
Job duties:
• Cook and package Asian-inspired foods (bulk & retail packs)
• Prep vegetables, seafood, sauces, rice, and other ingredients
• Keep the kitchen clean (sweep/mop floors, wipe down tables, etc)
• Shift inventory and help keep the kitchen organized
• Support kitchen management on ad hoc projects as needed
• Adhere to company, state, and local food safety regulations
Qualifications:
• 1+ year experience in a commercial/restaurant kitchen
• 1 year experience working with hot foods
• Experience operating kitchen equipment (stove top, convection oven, blast chiller)
• Bonus if you have worked in an USDA-certified facility
• Understanding of measurements (oz, lbs, TBSP, 1-cup, etc) is necessary
• Basic knife skills are required
• Must be dependable, punctual, and work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
• Must be able to stand for the full shift and lift 50 lbs occasionally
• Be friendly, positive, and have a team mindset
Attire:
• Long pants (no shorts or skirts)
• Non-slip shoes must be worn in the kitchen (no open toed shoes)
• No jewelry allowed while working in the kitchen
• Kitchen coats and hairnets are mandatory. People with facial hair must wear a beard net or face mask.
Benefits:
• PTO
• Attendance bonus & Referral bonus
• Fully paid medical insurance & 401k (for F/T)
