Kitchen Assistant

About the role

Our House of Portland, a residential care facility run by CAP Northwest for people living with HIV who find it difficult to manage independent living, is hiring a part-time Kitchen Assistant. The role works alongside kitchen and nursing staff to help provide meals and snacks for residents. It is a 0.6 FTE position on Fridays to Mondays, 10:30am to 7pm.

Key responsibilities

• Cook and train in short order and meal service cooking for 20 meals per service
• Communicate with staff and residents about daily meals
• Follow dietary instructions for residents, including orienting yourself to updates since the last shift and following portion-size guidelines
• Follow food safety guidelines and keep the kitchen clean
• Cook nutritious food while following all dietary instructions

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a DHS background check to work in a residential care facility
• Food handler's card, or ability to obtain one within the first three months of hire
• First aid certification, or ability to become certified within the first three months of hire
• Motivation to work with people living with HIV/AIDS who need all levels of care, and willingness to work with people with physical and emotional health needs and/or substance use disorders
• Ability to keep confidential information and follow HIPAA privacy requirements

What we offer

• Pay starting at $23.17 per hour, rising with tenure to $27.16; a $1.00 weekend differential applies
• Union-represented position with collectively bargained pay, benefits and conditions of work