Line Cook

Sustainable Restaurant Group; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + tips

Health and life insurance

Paid vacation time—up to 2 weeks per year

401(k) plan

Employee dining discounts

Ongoing training and professional development

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is looking for a passionate Line Cook for their new Bend location. You will work with a collaborative team, utilizing Japanese-inspired techniques to create crafted dishes. This position offers flexible part-time hours with competitive pay between $17.00 and $19.00 per hour plus tips. Health insurance, paid vacation, and dining discounts are available for team members averaging 25+ hours per week. Join us in creating an inclusive workplace where all team members are valued.

Qualifications

• A genuine love for food and hospitality is essential.
• Experience in a full-service kitchen required (grill, sauté, fry, prep, or similar).
• Strong understanding of food safety, handling, and storage is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work across stations including grill, sauté, fry, and prep.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful BOH culture.
• Help create beautifully crafted dishes reflecting our values.

Skills

Love for food and hospitality

Experience in a full-service kitchen

Strong understanding of food safety

Team-first mindset

Curiosity to learn new techniques

Interest in Japanese cuisine

Education

Valid Food Handler’s Card

Job description

Description

Line Cook

Bamboo Sushi | Coming to Bend, Oregon – Early 2026

Bamboo Sushi is a restaurant of purpose. Through our food, our service, and our spirit, we create experiences that inspire—rooted in sustainability, craft, and genuine hospitality.

We’re thrilled to be opening our newest location in Bend, Oregon in early 2026, and we’re starting to build the kitchen team that will bring Bamboo Sushi to life in Central Oregon.

If you’re passionate about food, eager to grow your skills, and excited to be part of something new from the ground up, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

As a Line Cook at Bamboo Sushi, you’ll be immersed in a kitchen where Japanese-inspired techniques meet global flavors. You’ll work alongside a collaborative team, sharpen your knife skills, learn the art of sushi, and help create beautifully crafted dishes that reflect our values and standards.

This is an opportunity to:

• Learn and grow in a scratch kitchen focused on quality and technique
• Work across stations including grill, sauté, fry, and prep
• Contribute to a positive, respectful BOH culture
• Be part of opening a brand-new restaurant in Bend

Health, Wealth & Happiness

We believe taking care of our team is essential to taking care of our guests.

• Part-time opportunities available—work that fits into your life
• Competitive pay + tips $17.00 - $19.00 / hour with wages + Tips averaging up to $23.00 + / hour
• Health and life insurance for team members averaging 25+ hours/week
• Paid vacation time—up to 2 weeks per year (years 1–5)
• 401(k) to help plan for the future
• Employee dining discounts
• Ongoing training, professional development, and clear growth paths within the company

What You Bring

• A genuine love for food and hospitality
• Experience in a full-service kitchen (grill, sauté, fry, prep, or similar)
• Strong understanding of food safety, handling, and storage
• A team-first mindset and positive attitude
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new techniques and cuisines
• Valid Food Handler’s Card
• Interest in Japanese cuisine and beverage culture

Preferred:

• At least one year of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen

Our Culture

At Bamboo Sushi, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and creative workplace where every team member feels valued. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity in all forms. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, our HR team is here to support you.

The Vibe

• Fast-paced, energetic, full-service kitchen
• Hands-on, physically active work environment
• High standards, strong teamwork, and lots of learning

If you’re excited about being part of Bamboo Sushi’s Bend opening in early 2026 and want to continue building your culinary career with intention, we encourage you to apply. We can’t wait to meet you.