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Who We Are

Origami Catering is a Portland based company focused on providing a sustainable sushi service to the Portland Metro area. We produce an exceptional line of Asian inspired dishes that are unique, healthy and All Natural with many Gluten Free options. With a “Be Friendlier than the Friendliest Store in Town” mentality, we believe great customer service goes a long way–we aren’t just supplying a product but a friendly, competent service that our business partners can count on. One of our common goals is to earn our customers’ business every day. We do this by exceeding expectations with our products and our service.

We clearly want the best and the brightest! Are you the stand out, the positive team player, the one who shows up early and stays to the end? We want to meet you! We are growing rapidly and looking for EXCELLENT team members to join us.

Current Positions

1. Delivery Driver

Morning delivery in our city vans

Origami Catering makes sushi for local business customers such as New Seasons Market. We are looking for a Non-CDL Delivery Driver to join us at our commissary! This person’s role is to transport sushi from our kitchen to our customers in our company vans. We are looking for weekend availability. We can also offer kitchen prep, if qualified.

Status: Part-time 3-4 days 20-30 hrs (full-time can be considered), $18-20/HR
Shift: 5:15am-12:00pm (weekends are a must)

Job duties:

  • Load delivery totes into vans
  • Unload vans at each delivery location
  • Check orders in with customers receiving teams
  • Help maintain delivery vehicles (gas, air, wash, bring to shop for regular service)
  • Assist kitchen team with organizing/moving inventory, cleaning, and other tasks as needed
  • Adhere to company, state, and local food safety and driving regulations
  • Be friendly, positive, and have a team mindset

Qualifications:

  • Must have a valid driver s license
  • Must have a clean driving record in the past 3 years
  • Must be punctual and dependable
  • Able to stand or sit for the entire shift
  • Must be able to continuously lift 40+ lbs
  • Must be able to, or learn how to, change a flat tire
  • Ability to work weekends and a flexible schedule
  • Be able to show proof of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (we deliver to hospitals)

Benefits: PTO, attendance bonus (+$0.75/hr), referral bonus, medical insurance, 401k

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2. Prep Cook

Morning Prep at a Central Kitchen

Origami Catering is a Portland-based company that provides sushi to customers such as New Seasons Market. We are looking for Prep Cook to join us at our central kitchen! Your role will be to prep all the sushi ingredients, such as seafood, vegetables, sauces, and sushi rice. We are looking for candidates with weekend availability.
Position: Sushi Prep Cook
Status: Part-time 3-4 days; 20-30 hrs/week (Full-time possible), $18-21/HR
Shift: 7:30am-3:30pm
Job duties:
  • Prep vegetables, seafood, and sushi rice
  • Process salmon and tuna from fillet to saku block and nigiri
  • Make sauces
  • Package retail products
  • Assist kitchen team with organizing inventory, cleaning, and dishwashing
  • Prep and cook non-sushi salmon products
  • Adhere to company, state, and local food safety regulations Be friendly, positive, and have a team mindset
Qualifications:
  • Basic knife skills are a must
  • 1 year experience in a commercial/restaurant kitchen preferred
  • Experience cutting down salmon fillets a huge plus
  • Dependable, punctual, and can work with a sense of urgency
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed (weekends are a must)
  • Must have non-slip shoes
  • Must be able to stand for the full shift and lift 50 lbs occasionally
Benefits: PTO, attendance bonus (+$0.75/hr), referral bonus, medical insurance, 401k

If you are interested, please send us your resume for consideration.