Breakfast Cook - Fine Dining Morning Shift

Makeready; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/PTO exchange

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pet insurance

401k

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Makeready is seeking a Breakfast Cook for Bar Sprezzatura in Portland. You will join a fast-paced, fine dining kitchen, executing dishes with precision and care during the 5:30am–1:30pm shift. The ideal candidate brings 2–4 years in a high-volume kitchen, strong knifework, plating, portioning, and teamwork.

You’ll uphold culinary standards and learn across stations, ensuring guest-focused service. Makeready offers generous benefits including PTO, medical/dental/vision, maternity/paternity leave,

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume kitchen.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, guests, and peers.
• Extensive knowledge of food and cooking techniques including knifework, plating, portioning, and precision cooking.
• A positive, “can do” attitude
• Knowledge of kitchen safety protocols
• Ability to learn and retain information quickly; intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team
• Able to move and lift 40 pounds at a time
• At least 18 years of age
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period

Responsibilities

• Execute dishes with precision, consistency, and care in a fast-paced, fine dining environment.
• Uphold culinary standards of excellence and work across multiple stations in the kitchen.
• Communicate effectively with management, guests, and peers to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and support team members as needed.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Stamina

Safety protocols

Job description

Makeready is seeking a Breakfast Cook for Bar Sprezzatura in Portland. You will join a fast-paced, fine dining kitchen, executing dishes with precision and care during the 5:30am–1:30pm shift. The ideal candidate brings 2–4 years in a high-volume kitchen, strong knifework, plating, portioning, and teamwork.

You’ll uphold culinary standards and learn across stations, ensuring guest-focused service. Makeready offers generous benefits including PTO, medical/dental/vision, maternity/paternity leave,