Cook

ARK; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ARK in Bend, Oregon is seeking an experienced line cook to provide guests with an exceptional dining experience. The role requires the ability to work multiple stations and follow standard recipes precisely, ensuring meals meet guest orders.

The candidate should have strong time management, teamwork, and communication skills; prior food service experience is preferred, with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Must be a hard worker with high attention to detail and have a strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with customers and other team members.
• Prior food service industry experience is highly desired.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification.
• Candidates need a strong understanding of compliance with kitchen safety and food storage requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality for meats, vegetables, dairy, and proper storage and waste control.
• Clean and sanitize all workstations per health and safety rules.
• Set up cooking stations with essential preparation items for shifts.
• Cook orders at stations following recipes and presentation standards.
• Interact professionally with visitors, vendors, and staff.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for someone with a passion for food and strong time management abilities who can provide clients with an exceptional dining experience. Our restaurant is busy, and we need a competent and experienced line cook who can ensure that our meals are made precisely to guest orders while still following our standard recipes consistently. To work a variety of stations on any given shift, our line cook must be adept in poaching, braising, roasting, grilling, sautéing, and frying. You need to be a team player who can effectively communicate with other kitchen staff to keep things running efficiently. If you have a positive attitude and are looking for a new opportunity in food service,

Compensation

$19 - $21 hourly

Qualifications

• Must be a hard worker with high attention to detail and have a strong work ethic
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with customers and other team members
• Prior food service industry experience is highly desired
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification
• Candidates need a strong understanding of compliance with kitchen safety and food storage requirements

Responsibilities

• Recognize and adhere to quality requirements for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products, as well as correct storage and waste management
• Clean and sanitize all workstations, including counters, utensils, cooking equipment, and the refrigerator, in accordance with health and safety regulations
• Set up cooking stations and fill them with all of the essential preparation items for a shift
• Cook food orders at stations by following established recipes and presentation standards for grilling, broiling, and sautéing menu items
• Interact with visitors, vendors, and associates while maintaining a professional and positive attitude