Food Production Associate

Description

Salary:

$19/hour

FLSA Status:

Hourly Non-Exempt

Schedule:

Full Time | Shifts vary | Monday – Sunday availability preferred

*Flexibility required, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and peak-season hours.

Required:

Current Oregon Food Handler's Card

Location & Transportation:

Elephants Milwaukie Kitchen is located at 2600 SE Mailwell Dr. Reliable transportation is required. Due to our location, dependable transportation to and from our store is essential. 

About Elephants

A locally owned company since 1979, Elephants Delicatessen pioneered the gourmet food industry in the Pacific Northwest and now operates seven Portland-metro retail locations and a thriving catering company. As a certified B Corporation, we are committed to sustainability, transparency, and using business as a force for good — while serving exceptional, scratch-made food rooted in our local community.

Elephants Delicatessen is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion.

What We Offer

• Employer contributed vacation and sick time
• Kaiser Medical coverage, with alternative care as a bonus (acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, etc.)
• Mental Health Services
• Dental, FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts), and 401(k) with 4% company match
• Training that will fast-track your culinary/hospitality career
• Free counseling and financial services
• Opportunities for advancement
• Discounts on our delicious made-from-scratch food
• Pet insurance
• Chance to win employee raffles
• Discounts at Sketchers, Shoes for Crews, Verizon, Sprint, select B Corporations, and many more
• A commitment to inclusion, diversity, community involvement, employee well-being, and environmental protection

Elephants Delicatessen 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.

Elephants Delicatessen participates in the E- Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Please see the following notices for more information:

E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish) Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)

Requirements

About the Role

Elephants Delicatessen is looking for a skilled, reliable Food Production Associate to join our high-volume production kitchen team. In this role, you'll be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and assembly of food products — following established recipes, production standards, and food safety protocols. Whether you're prepping ingredients or assembling finished products, you'll play a key role in delivering the exceptional, scratch-made food our customers count on every day.

This position is a great fit for someone who takes pride in their work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to delivering exceptional food products.

What You’ll Do

· Prepare ingredients (chopping, mixing, washing, portioning, etc.) accurately and to spec

· Complete all assigned production by required deadlines, meeting quality, quantity, taste, and presentation standards

· Assemble food items according to production specifications and quality standards

· Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation throughout every shift

· Follow all food safety and sanitation protocols, including proper storage, cross-contamination prevention, and equipment maintenance

· Complete daily task lists and required production documentation

· Communicate production needs and priorities with team members and supervisors

· Maintain proper inventory rotation and stock levels

· Participate in required training, continuing education, and certification classes

What We’re Looking For

· High School Diploma or GED preferred

· 6 months or more of food service or kitchen experience, preferably in a production or high-volume environment

· Proficient knife skills with consistent safety practices

· Ability to follow standardized recipes, production lists, and food safety procedures

· Basic math skills for measuring, portioning, and recording data

· Reliability, accountability, and a collaborative mindset

· Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

If you love building strong teams, holding high standards, and creating memorable guest experiences, we’d love to meet you!