Prep Cook - Hot Kitchen

Location: Portland, OR (97211)
FT/PT Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Hourly Rate:$17.00-$19.00 DOE

Mary's Harvest Fresh Foods currently has a Hot Kitchen Prep Cook opening!

Mary's Harvest Fresh Foods, Inc. is a locally owned, successful regional fresh produce manufacturer and is one of the largest independently owned produce companies in the Pacific Northwest. We have been growing exponentially and continuing to build a strong team to drive the company forward.

We currently have an immediate opening for a Hot Kitchen Prep Cook who is trusted to maintain a clean and safe work environment, and responsible for preparing a variety of foods, including sauces, dressings, pasta, salsas, cooked grains, vegetables and more.

Benefits include medical, dental, PTO, 401(k) and $1000 bonus incentive after meeting required eligibility.

Responsibilities:

• Gathering ingredients for cooking and assembling a variety of ready-to-eat foods and salads
• Evaluating finished products for appearance, taste, smell, and texture according to internal specifications
• Maintaining a clean work area, equipment and utensils
• Follow safety guidelines and uses caution in proper lifting techniques, handling of knives, Kitchen utensils, ovens, skillets, and kettles.
• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Skill Requirements:

• One year of high volume kitchen experience preferred, with a strong emphasis on traditional culinary fundamentals
• General knowledge of basic kitchen ingredients, equipment and tools
• Work safely, quickly and efficiently, with strict attention to detail
• Good verbal, written & literary skills
• Positive can-do attitude, team player with a strong work ethic
• Effectively work as a team member and independently as required

-Work in a refrigerated environment between 34 - 38 degrees

• Lifts up to 25 lbs. repeatedly; up to 40 lbs. occasionally

• Ability to work overtime as needed

• Full weekend and holiday availability

• All job offers with Mary's Harvest Fresh Foods, Inc. are contingent upon passing a drug screen for controlled substances including THC.