Kennedy School Line Cook

McMenamins Inc.; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel room discounts

Wine discounts

Concert access

Apparel discount

Shift meals credits

Insurance benefits

401(k)

Job summary

McMenamins Kennedy School in Portland, OR is seeking a Line Cook to join its kitchen team. You will prepare and present hot and cold dishes, manage line setup, and keep your area organized in a fast-paced, customer-service focused environment.

The role requires a current food handlers card and prior cooking experience is preferred. We offer strong benefits, including insurance, PTO, a 401(k), staff discounts, and opportunities to grow within a family-owned company.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment and ability to handle fast-paced work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Food handlers card required or ability to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present hot & cold dishes on the line
• Maintain line organization and cleanliness during service
• Support opening to closing tasks in a busy kitchen

Skills

Line cook

Multitasking

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

McMenamins Kennedy School is Hiring for Line Cook!

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 preferred
• 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

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Line Cook

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

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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