On-Call Food Service Team Member/Dishwasher

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$20.00 - $21.37 Hourly

Department:

Department of Community Justice (DCJ)

Job Type:

On-Call

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

December 03, 2025

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS!  

Do you want to grow your food service skills in a fast-paced, institutional setting? 
 

The Department of Community Justice Juvenile Services Division is looking for On-Call Food Service Team Members/Dishwashers to assist in running a large commercial kitchen that prepares meals for teens in our detention facility and to the public in our cafe. This is a great opportunity to help us create a better future and get your foot in the door with Multnomah County!  

The On-Call Food Service Team Members are part of a dynamic nutrition team. This position prepares snacks, assists cooks with service and wash dishes, serves customers in the cafe along with daily sanitation tasks and completes required training related to the School Nutrition Programs (SNP). In addition, these On-Call positions provide valuable contribution in the following areas: 

• Washing utensils, pots and pans, food carts, trays and food preparation/serving/storage areas by machine or by hand, in accordance with sanitation guidelines

• Various daily cleaning duties

• Receiving food, equipment and supplies, and rotating inventory to meet federal, state and county standards

• Delivering food throughout the facility and serving meals 

• Operating commercial kitchen equipment including dishwashers and food mixing/preparation equipment

• Cash handling, cash register and reconciling the cash drawer at the end of each shift

• Performing other duties as required to run a large institutional kitchen and a café and catering company. 

The ability to lift 50-75 pounds is highly desired in this position. You will be serving youth directly in a custody setting.

On-Call Schedule: Variable days and variable hours. Typically, the On-Call positions can work up to 20 hours per week with variable shifts between 5:00 am to 7:30 pm.  

 

About the Team

The Department of Community Justice Juvenile Services Division supervises juveniles on probation and operates the county's juvenile detention facility. Our Nutrition Services Unit provides breakfast, lunch, dinner and two snacks every day of the year for youth in the detention facility. In addition, we operate the Courtyard Cafe, which is open Monday-Friday with seating for 30. Our average production for detainee youth, the cafe and other programs is 200 meals per day. Our detention facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

 

Come Find Your Why? (video)

The Department of Community Justice is looking for Food Service Worker who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas:

• Customer Service: You will provide prompt service with a welcoming and professional demeanor. You have the ability to adjust to different customers and changing demands is vital for maintaining a high standard of service. Remaining calm and patient is essential for managing a smooth interaction. 

• Teamwork: Clear communication and collaboration among all staff members ensuring smooth operations and consistent service across all customer “touchpoints”.     

• Organization, Prioritization and Cleanliness: This can range from ensuring proper kitchen setup and order accuracy to managing your time effectively. Maintaining a clean personal appearance and work area is a non-verbal form of communication that assures customers of hygiene and professionalism.  

• Strategic Planning / Leadership: You will develop goals and direction based on the overall county/department mission and vision to increase community safety through positive change.

• Results Through People: You will help achieve results through the contribution of others by motivating and inspiring growth and productivity.

• Relationships and C