Commissary Kitchen Assistant - Portland

Position Overview: As a Commissary Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of the centralized kitchen that prepares and distributes food to various locations (Commissary). Your job duties will be prep work, planning, packaging, frying & grilling. Proper use of a knife, fryer and oven are necessary.    Part-time position Evening hours   RESPONSIBILITIES:   Monitoring inventory levels of foods and supplies within the commissary Assisting with ordering and receiving food products and supplies as needed in the absence of management Conducting regular stock checks and updating inventory records as needed Performing clerical duties such as data entry, filing and maintaining records such as purchase orders, inventory, deliveries, hot food logs, cooling logs, etc Assisting in processing and fulfilling orders from various outlets or locations being serviced by the commissary Ensuring accuracy in order preparation and timely delivery of products Performing quality checks on received products and maintaining a high food quality level based on company specifications Adhering to all food safety and sanitation requirements by company and local health departments Maintain sales floor, preparation, equipment and storage areas that are clean, orderly and meeting company and health department standards at all times Communicating effectively with kitchen staff, delivery drivers and other team members Communicating important information regarding orders, inventory and any other issues with the right leadership or parties Safely operating the delivery vehicle either van or truck to transport foods, supplies or products from the commissary to designated locations as necessary Assist Commissary Manager with inspecting, maintaining and actively reporting any and all mechanical or safety malfunctions/issues with vehicles. Adhere to all company safety standards Perform other duties as assigned by leadership Environment: Insert appropriate working environment temperatures Schedule: Weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed. Part-time position Evening hours   Experience: Preferred: Zero  - One (0-1) year kitchen experience or relevant experience ServeSafe certification or comparable Valid Driver license and clean driving record   Skills: Physical abilities: May be required to lift up to 80-85lbs.; standing, bending, lifting and twisting for up to 90% of your shift; frequently lifting product from various heights including floor level to over your head; Ability to stand or walk at least 10 hours daily; working in various temperature controlled environments; walking on a variety of flooring such as concrete, tile, carpet etc Strong communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders on a daily basis Organizational Skills: Ability to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Working in a team based environment: Working independently and as a team player to ensure our customers are receiving orders timely and with the highest quality Quality: Maintain integrity and high standards of product handling from all perspectives Safety Culture: Maintain and drive safety policies; driving for accountability of safe practices throughout shift