ON CALL FOOD PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Meals on Wheels People

Meals on Wheels People enriches the lives of seniors and assists them in maintaining independence by providing nutritious food, human connections and social support.  With the help of more than 5,500 volunteers, our nonprofit organization serves over 5,700 meals daily and more than 1.3 million meals each year across Multnomah, Washington, and Clark Counties.  Meals on Wheels People is an EEO employer committed to the inclusion of people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, women and people living with disabilities in our workplace and programs.  

General Summary

On an on-call basis, assists with preparation, assembly and packaging of food items.  Follows daily production charts to ensure accuracy in the distribution of finished products.  Maintains cleanliness and sanitation standards in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Responsible for preparation of food products following standardized recipes and food production charts
• Fills food items into trays, seals, wraps, labels and packs trays for shipment to centers
• Follow the directions for food preparation on the daily production charts
• Ensure all products meet quality, quantity and portioning standards in accordance with USDA guidelines
• Complete clean-up of the equipment and fixtures of work area, including floors, walls, and equipment
• Cross-train in other Central Kitchen departments as assigned

• Other duties as assigned

Education & Knowledge

• High school diploma or GED Certificate
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
• Current Oregon Food Handler’s Certificate
• Current ServSafe certification or ability to obtain one within 18 months of hire

Skills, Abilities & Experience

• COVID 19 Vaccination Required
• One year experience in food assembly; high-volume food production preferred
• Experience with ovens, knives, sealer, can opener, and rolling racks required
• Ability to understand and communicate basic cooking directions
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to work well with others in a diverse team-oriented atmosphere

Any satisfactory combination of experience, training and/or education which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above qualifications.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Work with and around food production machinery (sealer, ovens, mixers, knives etc…) 
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water
• High frequency of multiple repetitive movements, including bending, reaching and stooping
• The individual must be able to carry 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly
• Ability to stand for seven (7) hours a day or more
• Candidate must successfully pass the Meals on Wheels People pre-employment drug & alcohol test and criminal background check
• COVID-19 Vaccine Required

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.   This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an “at will” employment relationship.