Line Cook

Elmer's Restaurants; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip pooling

Meal discounts

Employee assistance program

Referral bonuses

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Elmer's Restaurants is seeking a Line Cook to support our mission of Delighting our Guests by preparing menu entrees to recipe standards and guest preferences, while matching ticket times and presentation.

Requirements include a valid Food Handler’s Card and being 18+. Prior breakfast line cooking experience is a plus, and you should work well both independently and in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Food Handler’s Card.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand English in the work location.
• Excellent understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Breakfast line cooking experience is a plus.
• Accuracy and speed in executing tasks.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stock assigned work stations with all necessary supplies.
• Cook guest orders to recipe specification and guest preference with kitchen staff.
• Ensure food is produced with high quality, proper presentation, and within ticket time standards.
• Clean and maintain prep counters, sinks, and equipment.
• Clean and maintain grills, fryers, ovens, and serving line.
• Test and monitor temperatures of equipment.
• Stock inventory for the station and rotate food items.

Skills

Cooking skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for a line cook who can help us with our mission of Delighting our Guests. Our Line Cooks are responsible for preparing our delicious menu entrees and doing it in a way that meets recipe, presentation, and ticket time standards. Doing this every time is what keeps our Guests coming back, time and time again!

Benefits:

• Tip pooling with front and back of house (starting wage is $18/hr and tips average between $3.00 to $3.50 per hour)
• 50% meals and 30% discount when dining as a Guest (and our food is delicious!)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral bonuses
• $10,000 company paid life insurance
• Preventative Care Plan (voluntary)
• Dental Insurance (voluntary)
• Vision Coverage (voluntary)
• Accident, Critical Care Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity plans (voluntary)
• Flexible medical & dependent care accounts (voluntary)
• 401 (K) with a company match (voluntary)
• Paid Time Off hours earned (able to use after 90-days)

Job Duties:

• Prepare and stock assigned work stations with all necessary supplies
• Cook Guest orders to recipe specification and Guest preference (i.e. special requests) in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and proper presentation, within ticket time standards.
• Cleans and maintains all prep counters, prep sinks, chopping, mixing, and slicing equipment
• Cleans and maintains all grills, fryers, ovens, and serving line.
• Tests and monitors cooled, heated, and holding equipment for proper temperatures.
• Stocks inventory for station appropriately.
• Properly dates, rotates, and stores all food items.

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid Food Handler’s Card
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand the primary language of the work location.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Previous breakfast line cooking experience is a plus!
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Able to meet the shift’s needs of fluctuating business demands
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment

In 1960, Walt and Dorothy Elmer opened breakfast focused Elmer’s Colonial Pancake House in Portland, OR. Truly a family owned and operated labor of love, Walt, Dorothy, and their three sons poured their hearts into serving the local community. It was an immediate success thanks to their commitment to bringing people together for home-style cooking, using only the finest ingredients.
Built on the foundation of Walt Elmer’s famous buttermilk pancakes, the original recipe for pancake batter was purchased for $1,000 and rumor has it that Walt kept it locked in his safe. We still use Walt’s original recipe today!
Over the years, the menu was expanded with lunch and dinner items and the restaurant became Elmer’s Pancake & Steakhouse. In 1966, Elmer’s began franchising and continues to grow to this day.
Today, we continue to honor the values of the Elmer’s family by delivering seasonally fresh entrees and premium, made-from-scratch favorites served with care in a warm, inviting family atmosphere.
With 18 company-operated locations throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Arizona, there are many opportunities for advancement.
We invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our team. It is our team that has made Elmer's a Northwest favorite from 1960 to today!