Entry Level Server Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment? Do you love serving members of your community? Are you passionate about healthy lifestyles and beautiful food? If so, we want to hear from you!

We have part-time openings for food service Restaurant Crew Members at Cafe Yumm! PSU Rec Center along the MAX Green and Yellow lines on the Portland State University Campus in Portland, OR.

Consideration will only be given to those with daytime availability (at least 11am-2pm) Mon-Thurs. Those with open availability will be given preference.

Wages & Benefits for All Team Members:

• Starting base wage $17.93/hour plus $4.97/hour in tips (based on a 12-month average of hourly tips from 4/1/2025-3/31/2026).
• HEALTHY and FREE shift meal with organic, ethically sourced ingredients - offered at every shift worked.
• 20% discount on Cafe Yumm! food and retail items at any Company-Owned Cafe Yumm! location.
• Company-paid sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program available to all Team Members and their households on day one.
• 401k plan with up to 4% employer match.
• Subsidized training and certification (e.g., ServSafe Food Manager Certificate).
• Discretionary bonuses.

Wages & Benefits for Full-time Hourly Team Members:

• ALL the benefits above.
• 100% company-paid employee medical/vision, dental, and life insurance with access to buy-up options such as FSA, HSA, DCRA, hospitalization and critical illness coverage, pet insurance, and more.
• 20 days of Paid Time Off annually, which increases with tenure.
• 11 paid Holidays annually.

Crew Members are entry level positions, but advancement opportunities are available.

All Team Members must be familiar with and follow to the best of their ability the Mission Statement and Statement of Core Values found at the end of this posting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Learn all stations in the restaurant: cashier, deluxe bar, dishwasher, expeditor, food preparation, grill/salads, starts/hot bar.
• Set high standards of consistency in food preparation and cleanliness, and work steadily.
• Provide service that is remarkable, memorable, fun, and informative.

Job Requirements:

• 16 years of age or older.
• Possess "can do" attitude.
• Arrive on time for every shift.
• Sufficient command of the English language to be able to read and understand the POS system.

Education and Experience:

• Possess or be able to obtain a valid Oregon Food Handler's Permit.
• Possession of either a High School Diploma or GED Certificate is preferred.
• Experience as a server, cook, cashier, host, or equivalent related experience is preferred.

What is Cafe Yumm!?:

• Local restaurant focused on sustainable, ethical, and healthy food.
• Mission-centric and growing company that values its Team Members.
• Twenty-two locations across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
• Expanding retail grocery business-our famous Yumm! Sauce and fan-favorite Jalapeno Sesame Salsa.

Cafe Yumm! Purpose

To nourish humanity and the world.

Cafe Yumm! Mission

To be the leader in providing exceptional products and services which promote a Soul satisfying...Deeply nourishing lifestyle.

Cafe Yumm! Values

• Integrity
• Enthusiasm
• Gratitude
• Respect

Cafe Yumm! PSU Rec Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Cafe Yumm! PSU Rec Center complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact People Operations at (541) 683-9866.

• Tips

• Flexible schedule
• Employee discount
• Paid training