Cook

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

Job summary

ARK in Bend, Oregon is seeking a skilled line cook who loves food and can manage time effectively in a busy kitchen. You will work across poaching, braising, roasting, grilling, sautéing and frying to ensure orders meet our recipes and presentation standards.

The job requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and a team-oriented mindset. A high school diploma or GED is required, and you will follow health and safety regulations to keep stations clean and organized.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Be able to follow recipes precisely and maintain consistency.
• Able to work across multiple stations.
• Excellent communication with kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to quality standards for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy; proper storage and waste management.
• Clean and sanitize all workstations per health regulations.
• Set up cooking stations with essential prep items.
• Cook orders at stations following recipes and plating standards.
• Interact with visitors, vendors, and coworkers professionally.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Food safety

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 at 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