Line Cook

Sage Restaurant Group; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join their vibrant team at a boutique hotel in Portland. This role involves ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation while maintaining kitchen efficiency and cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, with 1-2 years of experience in a similar position. You will thrive in a dynamic environment that celebrates creativity and quality, contributing to an unforgettable dining experience. If you are driven, energetic, and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays

401(k) program with employer matching

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounts on Hotels and Restaurants

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a related position.
• Knowledge of kitchen practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality and presentation according to recipe standards.
• Monitor kitchen efficiency and equipment maintenance.
• Control food waste and manage inventory effectively.

Skills

Knowledge of cooking practices

Analytical skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Sage Hospitality Group Line Cook Portland, Oregon Apply Now

We are looking for a new Line Cook for The Hotel Zags. Stylish, inviting, and convenient to lively local attractions, The Hotel Zags is an oasis all its own, offering a hospitality experience enlivened by natural beauty and the quirky culture of the city around it. Boutique in size and independent in nature, The Hotel Zags is located in the Fountain District, a hidden gem of Portland's downtown district.

From its vibrant color schemes, modern furnishings, and large picture windows that perfectly frame views of the city and the hotel’s courtyard, the hotel brings the outdoors inside. Designed with stone-covered walkways, the hotel entrance is also framed by a Living Wall robust with plant life to mirror the nearby Columbia River Gorge. Though the property has a style and energy all its own, The Hotel Zags is all about the city around it.

Job Overview

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

Responsibilities

1. Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served, and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.
2. Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.
3. Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen "clean as you go" policy to ensure strict adherence.
4. Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
5. Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
6. Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
7. Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up.
8. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
9. Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
10. Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss, and usage per SOP.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.

Periodic climbing required.

Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.

Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.

Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.

Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.

Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.

Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

The Hotel Zags is certified Gold for Sustainability at Work. As one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers, The Hotel Zags offers perks that are comparable to progressive employers.

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

Bold. Bright. Caring. Energetic. Driven. Strategic. Daring. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we aim to provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are passionate and committed to making a difference. If this sounds like you, then explore the career positions at The Hotel Zags that await you.