Production Prep Cook in Milwaukie, Oregon at Elephants Delicatessen

Salary:

$18/hour

FLSA Status:

Hourly Non-Exempt

Schedule:

Full Time,

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm (Days off: Wednesday and Saturday)

*Flexibility required, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and peak-season hours.

Required:

Current Oregon Food Handler's Card

Location & Transportation:

Elephants Milwaukie Kitchen is located at 2600 SE Mailwell Dr. Reliable transportation is required. Due to our location, dependable transportation to and from our store is essential.

About Elephants

A locally owned company since 1979, Elephants Delicatessen pioneered the gourmet food industry in the Pacific Northwest and now operates seven Portland-metro retail locations and a thriving catering company. As a certified B Corporation, we are committed to sustainability, transparency, and using business as a force for good — while serving exceptional, scratch-made food rooted in our local community.

Elephants Delicatessen is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion.

What We Offer

• Employer contributed vacation and sick time
• Kaiser Medical coverage, with alternative care as a bonus (acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, etc.)
• Mental Health Services
• Dental, FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts), and 401(k) with 4% company match
• Training that will fast-track your culinary/hospitality career
• Free counseling and financial services
• Opportunities for advancement
• Discounts on our delicious made-from-scratch food
• Pet insurance
• Chance to win employee raffles
• Discounts at Sketchers, Shoes for Crews, Verizon, Sprint, select B Corporations, and many more
• A commitment to inclusion, diversity, community involvement, employee well-being, and environmental protection

Elephants Delicatessen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Elephants Delicatessen participates in the E- Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Please see the following notices for more information:

E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish) Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)

About the Role

Elephants Delicatessen is looking for a skilled, reliable Production Prep Cook to join our team at the Milwaukie Kitchen — a USDA certified production facility. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of food items following established recipes, production standards, USDA compliance requirements, and food safety protocols. Working in a USDA certified environment means upholding the highest standards for food safety, documentation, and sanitation on every shift. If you take pride in consistency, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and bring a team-first attitude to everything you do, we’d love to hear from you.

This position is a great fit for someone who takes pride in their work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to delivering exceptional food products at scale.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare ingredients (chopping, mixing, washing, portioning, etc.) accurately and to spec
• Complete all assigned production by required deadlines, meeting quality, quantity, taste, and presentation standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation throughout every shift
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and USDA compliance protocols, including proper storage, cross-contamination prevention, and equipment maintenance
• Complete daily task lists and all required production documentation, including USDA-mandated logs, temperature records, and sanitation checklists
• Communicate production needs and priorities with team members and supervisors
• Maintain proper inventory rotation and stock levels

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 1 year of experience in a commercial or high-volume kitchen
• Proficient knife skills with consistent safety practices
• Ability to follow standardized recipes, production lists, food safety procedures, and USDA compliance requirements
• Basic math skills for measuring, portioning, and recording data
• Reliability, accountability, and a collaborative mindset

If you love building strong teams, holding high standards, and creating memorable guest experiences, we’d love to meet you!