Cook/Chef at Oregon Hillel (Part-Time)
Hillel InternationalEugene, Oregon, United States · Posted 1 month agoDescription
Cook/Chef (Part-Time)
Oregon Hillel, University of Oregon
Employment Type: Part-Time, Seasonal (36 Weeks)
Hours: Up to 25 hours per week
Pay Rate: $18–$20/hour, based on experience
About Oregon Hillel:
Oregon Hillel serves the Jewish students at the University of Oregon and Oregon State University, creating a vibrant and welcoming Jewish campus community. We celebrate Jewish life through meaningful programs, cultural experiences, and delicious food that brings people together.
Position Overview:
Oregon Hillel is seeking a dedicated and skilled Part-Time Cook/Chef to lead the planning, preparation, and execution of meals that are central to our community gatherings. The role is seasonal (primarily aligned with the academic year) and will run for 36 weeks, with a focus on Shabbat dinners, Jewish holidays (including High Holidays and Passover), and additional special events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and cook weekly Friday night Shabbat meals (serving ~50–80 students).
- Design and execute menus for High Holiday meals and Passover Seders (serving ~80–120 students).
- Collaborate with Hillel staff and students to create a diverse and appealing yearly menu that reflects Jewish culinary traditions and student preferences.
- Work with the Executive Director to manage food and supply budgets, ensuring cost-efficiency and minimizing waste.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
- Oversee food purchasing, inventory, and storage.
- Incorporate knowledge of Kashrut (Jewish dietary laws) into meal planning and preparation; ability to maintain a kosher-style or kosher kitchen is highly valuable.
- Supervise and occasionally train student volunteers assisting with food preparation or service.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in a commercial or large-scale kitchen environment preferred.
- Ability to plan and execute meals for groups of 25–100 people.
- Strong organizational skills and time management.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
- Experience with menu planning and budget management.
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn Jewish traditions and holiday customs.
- Food Handler’s Certification/Card.
- Understanding of Kashrut (Jewish dietary laws) is strongly preferred.
Schedule:
- Weekly Shabbat meals every Friday (during the academic year, end of September until mid-June). Prep usually takes place on Thursday.
- Holiday events including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur break-fast, Passover Seders, etc.
- Some flexible planning hours during weekdays to coordinate menus, shop, or prep as needed.
Oregon Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.
About Hillel International
In 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means, a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today, Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1,000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization, the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.
Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.
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