Head of School Kitchen

Title: Kitchen Manager Location: Residential – 17645 NW St. Schedule: This is an in-person position, Monday through Friday, 5:00am - 1:30pm. Hours and days of work are flexible to meet program needs.
If you are a motivated and dedicated Kitchen Manager looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!
Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference.
The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.
At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.
The Kitchen Manager is responsible for following Indian Health Services, Multnomah County, and State of Oregon standards/guidelines for food service operations in a Residential Treatment Facility. The primary responsibility of this position is supervision of all kitchen staff, kitchen management and food preparation for the clientele of the residential treatment facility.
Ensure the management of the kitchen maintains compliance with NARA’s policy and procedures, as well as State, County, and Federal guidelines.
Supervision of all kitchen staff.
Coordinate with the Food Services Director for menu planning.
Maintain cleanliness of kitchen area.
Maintain inventory of kitchen department supplies and orders materials as needed.
Serve and/or supervise meals service to clients in cafeteria.
Monitor kitchen details by assigned clientele.
Either High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification required.
Experience cooking for residential treatment facility, school or hospital.
Five years of kitchen management experience.
Knowledge of meal preparation and menu planning.
Must have current Food Handler’s Card
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
Must have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and be insurable under NARA NW’s auto insurance policy.
15 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, December 25th and your birthday!
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente

• 15 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

Feel free to contact ***email_hidden*** if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.
NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need.
NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. Consistent with NARA NW’s sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a “Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form” and NARA NW “Modeling Sobriety Policy Form” as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart
Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.