Line Cook

Sage Restaurant Group; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage Restaurant Group is seeking a passionate Line Cook PM for its Departure Restaurant + Lounge in Portland, Oregon. This role involves ensuring top-quality food preparation and service, adhering to kitchen sanitation standards, and contributing to an outstanding dining experience. Join a team committed to sustainability and exceptional culinary standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Complimentary cafeteria

Discounts on food and services

Parking and transit subsidies

Qualifications

• One to two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Check all items against recipe cards and ensure quality presentation.
• Monitor line setup for efficiency during meal functions.
• Prepare food according to recipes and standards.

Skills

Knowledge of kitchen practices and procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Information

Sage Hospitality Group Line Cook Portland, Oregon Apply Now

Departure Restaurant + Lounge, one of America's hottest Asian restaurants, is currently hiring a Line Cook PM. Floating atop the landmark Meier & Frank Building, Departure's ambitious menu captivates diners with its masterful remix of authentic coastal cuisines. From street food-styled starters to meal-sized classics, rice and noodle specialties to market-fresh sushi, Departure embraces the bounty of the Pacific Northwest and uses the freshest ingredients to deliver the fiery flavors of the Far East.

As part of Sage Restaurant Concept, we focus on building "independent" restaurants and lounges bordering our hotels in prime locations. We connect with the people that live and work in the communities we serve by providing highly designed, innovative, locally-focused food and beverage experiences. Surrounded by farms, forests, and the ocean, Portland is one of America’s booming food cities with year-round farmers’ markets and artisans creating some of the most delicious goods in America.

Job Overview

Line Cook PM ensures proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks, and ensuring proper sanitation levels.

Responsibilities

• Check all items against recipe cards, verify use records, and ensure food is presented efficiently and with quality.
• Monitor line setup before all meal functions for maximum efficiency.
• Maintain equipment and enforce kitchen "clean as you go" policy.
• Prepare food following recipes, standards, and dupe from servers.
• Start ahead-of-time food items, avoiding over-preparation.
• Label and rotate food containers per SOP, keeping perishables at proper temperatures.
• Check pars, determine prep needs, and set up lines accordingly.
• Note shortages and out-of-stock items.
• Return unused food to storage, covering and dating perishables.
• Assist in controlling food costs, waste, and usage per SOP.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of kitchen practices and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 70 lbs.
• Periodic climbing and bending.
• Full mobility and ability to travel 30-50 feet.
• Stand continuously during shifts.
• Hear timers and communicate effectively.
• See and understand food preparation.

Departure is certified Gold for Sustainability at Work and is recognized as one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, complimentary cafeteria, discounts, parking and transit subsidies, and a prime location accessible by public transportation.

Join us if you are passionate, committed, and eager to deliver outstanding guest experiences. Explore careers at Sage Restaurant Group today!