Description

At Genuine Foods we create nourishing food environments at schools and workplaces through great-tasting and wholesome meals, made from genuine ingredients. We are a growing social enterprise that uses food to enhance health, productivity and happiness. We believe that fresh, scratch-made food together with unparalleled service and meaningful enrichment programs can transform lives and build community. Food service management is what we do, but what we achieve together with our customers, our partners and our dedicated team goes beyond the plate. 

This role is based at Catlin Gabel School, a progressive independent PreK-12 school located on a beautiful 67-acre campus 5 miles from downtown Portland. We are seeking great team members who are excited by the opportunity to work within a dynamic school environment with opportunities beyond traditional food services including event catering, athletic concessions, pop up food events across campus, and more!

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Ensure food safety standards are being followed at all times 

• Cook and prep food correctly based on recipes and specifications provided from the Chef/Genuine Foods

• Communicate with the Food Service Director and/or Executive Chef on any pertinent issues with product, staffing, timing, etc. 

• Manage cooks and food service workers to ensure they are following proper Genuine standards, recipes, etc while providing guidance and training. 

• Act as the lead in the absence of the Chef and/or Director. 

• Maintains standards as outlined by the Department of Health for a food safe environment and reports immediately any issues such as equipment or facilitates related. 

• Coordinate with team members to ensure all food is prepared on time. 

• Maintain a clean working environment and help the team with any additional cleaning duties. 

• Keep the area stocked and organized. 

• Perform any additional duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Must be flexible & team-oriented! 
• 3 year of line cook or culinary experience 
• 1 year of management experience 
• Willingness to learn the compliance requirements of the USDA National School Lunch Program. 
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and level headedness. 
• Punctual and able to adhere to the time and attendance policy. 
• Able to climb stairs and lift up 50 lbs. 
• Interest in and committed to Genuine Foods’ mission to use food to help students enhance their minds, bodies and happiness. 
• Must be able to work in a school environment. 

Job Type: Full-time 

Benefits and Perks: 

• Paid Time Off, Sick Days 
• Holiday pay 
• Medical, dental and vision benefits 
• Career Growth 

GENUINE VALUES 

Trustworthiness: Integrity. Transparency. Reliability. Consistency. Best quality possible. Delivery excellence. 

Personal accountability: Ownership in solving problems. No excuses. Never compromising. Learn from mistakes. Financial stewardship of the bottom line (ours and customers’), without sacrificing quality. 

People first: Human centered solutions/approach. Whole person. Teamwork. Hospitality. Every single person matters. Humanity. Empathy. Meeting people where they are. Culturally responsive. 

Entrepreneurial: Adaptable. Nimble. Go the extra mile. Responsive. Encouraged to try new things. 

Genuine: Real, tasty, scratch-cooked healthy food. Strive for the highest quality, freshest and tastiest product at the price customers can afford. Authentic interactions. Honest. Positive. Proven. Professional. 

Genuine Foods 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. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.