Food Preparer

Food Preparer

JCSI - 4.3

Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $18 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Free parking Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Food provided Paid sick time Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Customer communication Food service health code compliance Kitchen knives Cutting English Safety equipment Food preparation equipment operation Full Job Description Food Preparer - $18.00/HR | Airline Catering |

Portland, OR Location :

Portland, OR 97218 (Portland International Airport Area) Full-Time | Immediate Openings | Weekly Pay Food Service employees prepare meals according to airline specifications by cutting, chopping, wrapping, and assembling dishes and meals. They also set up food carts for airlines with all required food items. Minimum Requirements - Please Read Before Applying To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements: Required Qualifications Ability to speak, read, and understand English Ability to follow and understand customer specifications and paperwork in English Full compliance with all work rules and regulations Flexibility and ability to react to changing priorities Ability to use knives and kitchen equipment Good organizational skills Ability to adapt to frequent changes Ability to communicate with customers and coworkers Ability to work in a high-stress environment with changing priorities Ability to work assigned schedules, which may include days, nights, weekends, or holidays Ability to work overtime when required Ability to handle dry ice Ability to stand on your feet all day Ability to regularly stand, bend, lift, and move during shifts of 8+ hours Ability to perform heavy lifting and pushing up to 75 lbs Ability to work in a temperature-controlled environment Ability to work while wearing required items such as hair nets and lab coats Must follow appearance and food safety standards, including no piercings or fake nails Security & Screening Requirements Candidates must be able to: Pass a criminal background check Pass a drug test Preferred Qualifications Previous food industry experience is helpful but not required Entry-level candidates are welcome and can be trained Pay & Benefits $18.00 per hour Medical Insurance after 30 days, if elected Dental Insurance after 30 days, if elected Vision Insurance after 30 days, if elected Supplemental Insurance after 30 days, if elected Company-Paid Life Insurance Paid Sick Days Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Free Daily Lunch Free Parking Overtime Opportunities Discounted standby flights with Alaska Airlines after 90 days What You'll Do Prepare meals according to airline specifications Cut, chop, wrap, and assemble dishes and meals Set up food carts for airlines with all required food items Follow diagrams and specifications that outline ingredients, portions, weights, and preparation steps Assemble food items according to exact customer guidelines Plate food prepared by the hot food area Track food temperatures using a digital system/iPad Wrap food items Write tags with expiration dates and temperatures Use chef knives and kitchen equipment safely Follow all customer specifications, paperwork, work rules, and regulations Work Environment Active food preparation environment Temperature-controlled work area Exposure to extreme temperature changes and noise Regular standing, bending, lifting, walking, and moving throughout the shift Heavy lifting and pushing up to 75 lbs Shifts may be 8+ hours Required use of hair nets and lab coats No piercings or fake nails permitted Apply today to start an entry-level airline catering role in Portland with paid benefits, free daily lunch, free parking, and overtime opportunities.