Food Preparer
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Overview
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.
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