Line Cook

Sustainable Restaurant Group; Oregon; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation Time

401(k)

Employee Discounts

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Bamboo Sushi in SW Portland, OR is hiring a Line Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen. This role requires maintaining high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and efficient prep for Japanese-inspired dishes.

We offer competitive wages starting at $18.00–$20.00 per hour with tips averaging up to $23.00+ per hour, plus benefits like health and life insurance, vacation, 401(k), and employee discounts. Both full-time and part-time positions are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in high-volume kitchen is preferred.
• Knowledge of food and beverage handling & storage.
• Willingness to learn Japanese cuisine and beverages.
• Sushi chef experience or culinary education preferred for sushi roles.

Responsibilities

• Follow company policies, state and food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations with safe and sanitary practices.
• Continue education around Japanese cuisine and beverages.
• Additional duties may apply specific to each position.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Guest-facing service

Food safety knowledge

Japanese cuisine knowledge

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Description

Bamboo Sushi is a restaurant of purpose. Through our food, our service and our spirit, we are offering an experience that seeks to inspire.

to be our next Line Cook in SW Portland, located at 404 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205!

Health, Wealth, and Happiness:

• Hiring for Full Time and Part Time postions
• Competitive Wages starting at $18.00 - $20.00 with Wages + Tips averaging up to $23.00 + / hour!
• Great Benefits, including Health Insurance options and Life Insurance (for positions averaging 25 hours / week or more)
• Vacation Time, starting at up to 2 weeks accrued / year for years 1-5!
• 401(k)
• Employee Discounts
• Opportunities for Advancement and Education within the Company

Join us in moving the Bamboo Sushi mission forward and bring to the table:

• Following company policies, state and food safety and sanitation standards
• Maintaining clean and organized workstations by always practicing safe and sanitary food handling
• Continued education surrounding Japanese cuisine and beverages
• Additional duties may apply specific to each position
• 1 or more years of experience working in high-volume and/or guest-facing food service kitchen preferred
• Knowledge in proper food and drink handling & storage
• Sushi Chefs: 1-2 years culinary experience or culinary education preferred

We strive to create a culture that is inclusive and diverse. We believe in a workforce where everyone is respected for their thoughts and ideas, creating an inspiring environment that everyone is proud to be a part of every day. We work with our employees, guests, partners and community to build a path forward to equality for everyone. We value equal pay, equal rights and equal opportunity for advancement for ALL.

Environment

Work is performed primarily in a fast-paced full service restaurant with frequent distractions and loud noises.

Physical

• Maneuver about inside the restaurant/office to access food/beverage items, machinery, and other restaurant equipment
• Operate basic office equipment
• Operate basic restaurant equipment
• Ascend/descend a ladder or stairs to service the machinery, lights, ceiling fans, etc.
• Be able to exchange accurate information while communication with customers
• Be able to distinguish different tastes, i.e., sweet and bitter flavors.
• Work in a noisy/distracting environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process and to perform the essential functions.

If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department @ [e-mail].