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Build a Brighter Future with Us

Are you ready to help children and families "Build a Brighter Future"? We are guided by the simple yet crucial mission of building brighter futures with children and families.

If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated dietary team at our Portland Metro location (Parry Center for Children).

About the Opportunity:

As needed responsible for providing the complete preparation, service and cleaning of all items associated with the salad bar and for assisting the cooks. Responsible for preparation and serving of meals for clients and on-duty staff.

Starting rate of pay: $20.80/hour

Schedule: 40 hours per week - Tuesday through Saturday - 6am to 2:30pm & variable on-call opportunities

About You:

• Degree not required.
• Current Food Handler's Card required.
• One (1+) year experience in preparing and cooking large quantities of food for groups of 50 or more preferred.
• You are seeking meaningful work and career growth.
• Good written and verbal communications
• Great Customer Service
• Preferred not required:
• Hospital or Facility Cooking (Batch Cooking)

Benefits (not all positions are benefit eligible)

• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Vision, and Dental for Full Time Employees
• 401k retirement plan matches up to 6% match
• Growth | Career track, continuing education, and professional development
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Free meals while on duty!
• And more!

We embrace diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be in fulfilling our mission of "Building Brighter Futures with Children and Families".

Our vision is to create safe communities where children are healthy, and every family has the opportunity for success. Families get the support they need when and where they need it. There is a focus on prevention and health; organizations and systems are connected in a synergistic sanctuary community that generates: Non violence, Growth and Change, Democracy, Emotional intelligence, social learning, Open communication, and Social Responsibility.

Our investment in the future of each child means that the next generation of Oregonians will have the skills to contribute meaningfully through employment, community service, and raising their own healthy families.

At TFS we believe that every child and family can have a brighter future, through the love we bring together we can make this possible. There is so much need for mental and emotional support at all levels of our communities.

Our DEI Vision and Mission

Our mission is to foster a company culture where diversity and inclusion is embedded in our core belief system. Our vision is to increase our fundamental awareness around inclusive best practices and execute plans to support an equitable environment. We will work to create an environment where every employee is considered and valued. We will resist hate, judgment, shame, and blame, focusing instead on difference, choice, compromise, and respect. We will adopt an understanding that DEI is a journey, not a destination. Through intentionality, we will meet others where they are and learn how to bring each other along.

Pay Equity: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Consideration of candidates will be on-going, and position may close without notice.

For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, contact the HR department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

If you need accommodation to review the information and/or complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Trillium Family Services is a drug free workplace. All final applicants will be subject to a criminal record identification check pursuant to ORS 181.536.727.537 and agency policy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and support a culturally linguistically diverse governance, leadership, and workforce.