Sushi AM Prep Cook

Day Shift at our Central Kitchen

Origami Catering is a Portland-based company that provides grab & go sushi to grocery markets, schools, hospitals, and corporate dining. Our mission is to create exciting solutions with food. We are looking for a Prep Cook to join us in our central kitchen! Our kitchen is different from that of a restaurant, your role will be to help prep sushi ingredients (seafood, vegetables, sauces, sushi rice) as well as make some of the products for daily deliveries. We strive to build a team that embodies our core values, which focus on respect for one another, extraordinary customer service, and attention to detail and efficiency. See our core values below:

Origami Catering Core Values:

1. You Gotta Have "Wa"!

"Wa" (wah) is respect for each other and respect for a harmonious union toward a common goal.

2. Earn Our Customers' Business Every Day

Creating extraordinary products every day is how we earn our customer's business - we never compromise on quality.

3. We Follow Excellent Systems

Excellent systems elevate the people operating them. Poor systems beat great people.

Position: P/T Prep Cook

Status: 3-4 days/week; 21-32 hrs/week, MUST HAVE WEEKEND AVAILABILITY

Shift: 7:30am-4:00pm

Benefits: Attendance bonus, referral bonus ($100/person), monthly employee appreciation meal, free food, health insurance paid 100% by company for full-time employees, PTO, 401k

Job duties:

Prep vegetables, seafood, sushi rice, sauces

Make salad rolls, poke bowls, etc.

Package retail products

Assist kitchen team with organizing inventory, cleaning, and dishwashing

Adhere to company, state, and local food safety regulations

Be friendly, positive, and have a team mindset

Qualifications:

Over 1 year experience in a commercial/restaurant kitchen preferred

Basic knife skills are a must

Experience with hot foods is preferred

Experience cutting down salmon fillets a huge plus

Dependable, punctual, and can work with a sense of urgency

Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed

Must wear non-slip shoes

Must be able to stand for the full shift and lift 50 lbs.

No jewelry or artificial nails of any kind are allowed in the kitchen during production and beard/hairnets are to be worn at all times.

We have a friendly, small company atmosphere. Come join us and help us grow! We look forward to hearing from you!

Please email your resume or apply with us on Poached Jobs!