AM Seasonal Line Cook

Sage Restaurant Group; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a luxury hotel where creativity meets passion! As an AM Seasonal Line Cook, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional dining experiences. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant kitchen environment, preparing regionally inspired dishes with a focus on quality and efficiency. Your contributions will not only enhance guest satisfaction but also foster a positive community impact. With a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for those looking to grow in the culinary field while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

10 paid holidays

Paid time off for vacation and sick time

401(k) program with employer matching

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Great discounts on Hotels and Restaurants

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a related position.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality control and proper service from the front line.
• Monitor kitchen setup for efficiency during meal periods.
• Prepare food following recipe cards and maintain sanitation.

Skills

Knowledge of cooking practices

Analytical skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

The Bidwell Hotel and High Horse Restaurant + Bar is seeking an AM Seasonal Line Cook to join our team in serving guests with creativity and passion. This full-time position will work morning shifts. This is a seasonal position with an expected end date of October 18, 2025.

The Bidwell is a luxury hotel in downtown Portland offering guests easy access to the city’s shopping, dining, and top attractions. Those seeking a quintessentially Portland flavor enjoy our hip High Horse Restaurant and Bar featuring an elevated selection of regionally inspired food and drinks. When a relaxing oasis is the destination, our exclusive M Club Lounge is the perfect spacious yet cozy refuge.

Work where you belong!

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work.

Job Overview

To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks and ensure proper sanitation levels.

Responsibilities

1. Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.
2. Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.
3. Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen 'clean as you go' policy to ensure strict adherence.
4. Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
5. Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
6. Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
7. Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
8. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
9. Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
10. Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.

Periodic climbing required.

Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.

Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.

Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.

Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.

Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.

Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

10 paid holidays

Paid time off for vacation, sick time

Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. $500+ per referral.