Deli​/Kitchen Team Member – Dufur Market

Description

The Dufur Market is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Kitchen Team Member to join our close-knit team in the heart of Dufur, Oregon. We're a beloved community market where savory soups, fresh-baked treats and fresh built sandwiches are a community highlight—Organic, non GMO and quality ingredients are important to us! Our mission is to nourish and inspire our communities to live healthy and abundant lives and we are looking for others to help us make an impact!

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to build skills in a supportive, small-town environment. We currently have both part-time and full-time opportunities.

Varies – mornings, afternoons, and early evenings (flexible based on business needs and your availability) Weekday and weekends as needed.

• Prepare and assemble made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, and breakfast items according to our custom recipes, customer specifications, and portion control guidelines, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and accuracy.
• Grill, cook, and heat proteins, vegetables, and other hot items (e.g., grilled sandwiches, breakfast meats, patties, or sides) on flat-top grills, panini presses, or similar equipment while monitoring cooking times, temperatures, and doneness to meet food safety standards.
• Fry or prepare hot sides such as fries, hash browns, or other deep-fried/oven-baked items, maintaining proper oil temperatures, draining excess oil, and seasoning as required.
• Prepare and portion cold items including fresh salads, soups (heating/reheating as needed), deli sides, and accompaniments; follow recipes for dressings, garnishes, and assembly.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, and temperature throughout preparation and holding; rotate stock using FIFO (first-in, first-out) methods, discard out-of-date or substandard items, and complete temperature/safety logs as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation and kitchen area; clean and sanitize grills, fryers, counters, utensils, slicers, and other equipment after each use, in compliance with health department and company food safety protocols.
• Assist with ingredient prep (e.g., slicing meats/cheeses/vegetables, portioning, washing produce) and restocking stations to ensure readiness for service and minimize downtime during rushes.
• Package and label deli items efficiently for retail display or catering orders, maintaining presentation quality.
• Coordinate with team members to fulfill orders efficiently, communicate ticket priorities.
• Adhere to all food handling, allergen awareness, personal hygiene, and safety procedures, including proper glove use, hair restraints, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Support inventory management, ingredient restocking, and preparation for the next day's needs.
• Assist with checking out customers, and occasional front-of-market tasks to ensure excellent customer experience.

• Genuine passion for healthy cooking and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs with or without assistance, and work comfortably in a warm kitchen environment
• Reliable transportation and consistent availability for a varying schedule (mornings, afternoons, and early evenings, weekdays and weekends)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, food safety and proper hygiene practices
• Basic knife skills for ingredient preparation and precise cutting techniques
• Basic math skills for measuring and scaling recipes
• Food Handler's Card (or willingness to obtain one promptly upon hire)
• Previous kitchen, or food service experience is preferred but not required—we provide thorough training for the right candidate
• Must be able to pass a drug test, including the absence of Marijuana/THC.

• Starting pay at $15.05 per hour, actual rate is determined at hire, dependent on work history, experience and food handling license or certificates etc.
• Performance-based adjustment/raise following our 90-day probation review.
• Part time position with the opportunity to advance to Full-time
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Employee discounts and free items
• Supportive, family-like team atmosphere in a charming small-town setting

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

If you're reliable, eager to learn, and excited to contribute, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to become part of the Dufur Market family—let's make something great together!