East Vancouver Line Cook

McMenamins, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Hotel room discounts

40% off wine and apparel

Shift food credits

Comprehensive insurance benefits

401(K) plan with employer contribution

Paid Time Off

Job summary

McMenamins East Vancouver is seeking a Line Cook to join our kitchen team. Weekend and evening availability is required to support busy service periods, with duties covering hot and cold foods, pizza, salads, and daily specials in a fast-paced environment.

We value teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude as essential to delivering great guest experiences. Compensation starts at wage levels based on experience, with generous employee discounts and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a current food handlers card.
• Previous cooking experience required.
• Open and flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Enjoy working in a busy customer service‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present hot and cold food items for service.
• Open and close kitchen duties and maintain organization.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and equipment.
• Work well independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Flexibility

Growth Opportunities

Self-Starter

Job description

McMenamins East Vancouver is Hiring for Line Cook!

Weekend and evening availability required for position

McMenamins is a family-owned company in Oregon and Washington serving our own handcrafted beer, wine, cider, spirits, and coffee alongside good, honest pub fare. Locations range from neighborhood pubs to historic hotels. We emphasize community, art, history, music, food, drink, and fun. McMenamins has seasonal, as well as long-term career opportunities! We value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Description of the Position

In general, every McMenamins line cook will be asked to handle every task from the opening to the closing of the kitchen. Duties include, but are not limited to, the manufacture and presentation of all hot & cold food products. This may include salads, hot & cold sandwiches, pastas, hot & cold appetizers, pizzas, weekly specials, and sauté & grill items. Each line cook is responsible for the organization and cleaning of their work area. Being a line cook can be hard physical work, takes mental agility, and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment. A line cook must have the ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.

Benefits We Offer

• Perks and employee discounts:$45 hotel rooms, 40% off bottles of wine, access to concerts.
• Happy Hour beverage pricing all day, 40% off McMenamins apparel & spa services, shift food credits and more.
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package, including vision, medical, dental, chiro and alternative care to eligible employees
• 401(K)plan with employer contribution to eligible employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Neighborhood pubs and hotels with opportunities to work at other locations like our winery or concerts
• Belief in a work life balance
• Be part of a fun team and having a positive work environment
• Multiple career path opportunities - we have staff who have gone from front desk attendants to sales associates, from server to manager and many other continuing stories within McMenamins.

Qualified applicants must

• Obtain and maintain a current food handlers card
• Previous cooking experience is required
• Open and flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Enjoy working in a busy customer service-oriented environment

Community

• Resurrection of historic buildings and properties in large and small Northwest communities
• Giving back financially to local schools and non-profits near each location
• Helping other local businesses grow with collaborative products
• Our pubs and hotel properties are places for all to gather, relax, converse and create a strong foundation for the fabric that makes up a neighborhood

Wage: $17.13 - $23.13/Hour Wage Based on Experience

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Line Cook

Intermediate

Preferred

Prep Cook

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Food Handlers Card

Equal Opportunity Employer
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