Kitchen Assistant - Bybee - 15 hours/wk in Portland, Oregon at Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers

About Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers

Helping Hands provides HOPE and CARE through personal, trauma-informed programs to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Our programs are Trauma-Informed, Data-Driven, and Person-Centered.

We take the time to learn each individual's story and help connect them to the appropriate local resources and services to meet their unique needs. We do not duplicate available services; instead, we build strong collaborative partnerships with local programs and foster connections between participants and our community partners.

Position Summary:

The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for daily tasks such as food prep, cleaning, inventory, stocking and more. The right individual for this position has a passion for helping others, is nonjudgmental and able to deal with difficult situations in positive and constructive ways.

Reports to: Kitchen Supervisor

Work Schedule: Part-time, 15 hours per week

Wage: $17.33 per hour

Key Accountabilities:

• 6+ months experience Hot & cold food preparation
• Inventory, stock and maintain breakfast/lunch refrigerator and cafeteria supplies
• Put away deliveries and donation drop-offs
• General cleaning and sanitation
• Dishwashing
• Uphold kitchen guidelines and health & safety rules
• Attend staff meetings
• Other Duties as assigned
• Oregon Food Handler's Card

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to move, push/pull/carry 50+ pounds of food and supplies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a non-profit
• Direct/lived experience or understanding of the issues surrounding homelessness, chemical dependency, domestic violence and/or sexual assault

HHROC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer