Line Cook

Hearth & Vine; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay between $19.00 - $21.00 plus tips

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance eligibility

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Sick and Safe Time and Family Medical Leave

Job summary

A local restaurant in Portland is hiring a Line Cook to assist with food preparation and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. Responsibilities include setting up food stations, cooking items to specified recipes, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Candidates should have prior experience as a server, an interest in cooking, and availability on weekends and holidays. This position offers competitive hourly pay plus tips, and benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a server in a restaurant setting is preferred.
• Must have interest in cooking and willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and health regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock food items and necessary supplies.
• Prepare food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces.
• Cook food items by grilling, frying, and sautéing.

Skills

Experience as a server

Interest in cooking

Familiarity with cooking methods

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Customer-centric attitude

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Be Part of Portland History: Join the Team at Hearth & Vine

We are hosting a Job Fair this Saturday February 28th, Monday March 2nd and Tuesday March 3rd from 12pm to 6pm. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply in person at 10 NW 12th Ave Portland, OR 97209. Through the archway off 12th Avenue there will be an open garage door welcoming you to the job fair.

We’re hiring Front of House and Heart of House positions for our upcoming opening in the historic Henry Weinhard Brewery Blocks. Hearth & Vine celebrates the best of Pacific Northwest products and purveyors through New American cooking and a regional wine and beer program.

Set within the historic Henry Weinhard Brewery building in Portland’s Pearl District, Hearth & Vine is a restaurant, bar, and gathering place offering New American cuisine alongside a broad selection of Pacific Northwest wines and beers. The menu is guided by seasonality and classic technique, while the bar features 50 wines by the glass, 20 of which are available on tap, plus a thoughtfully curated roster of regional draft beers. For private gatherings, HW's Malt & Hop House is a dedicated event space, providing a distinct setting for celebrations, meetings, and hosted experiences.

Summary

The Line Cook is responsible for assisting the executive and sous chef with their daily tasks including preparing food to the chef’s exact specifications and setting up stations.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies.
• Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces.
• Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
• Performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs.
• Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.

Must Haves

• Previous experience as a server in a restaurant setting.
• The ideal candidate must have an interest in cooking and willingness to learn. Familiarity with various cooking methods and procedures is highly desirable. Must be available weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and health regulations
• Customer-centric
• Lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in a high demand and faced paced work environment.

Schedule & Availability

• The restaurant will operate Wednesday through Sunday during the initial months, with hours and days subject to change based on business needs. Open availability is required.

Pay & Benefits Summary

• $19.00 - $21.00 Hourly + Tips
• Eligible to participate in company subsidized medical/dental/vision/life insurance within 30 days following new hire status if full time 30+ hours per week
• Eligibility to participate in employee funded supplemental benefit programs, i.e., disability, within 30 days following new hire status if full time 30+ hours per week
• Eligible to participate in 401(k) plan after six months of service and 1000 hours worked. The company will match 50% of employee contribution up to 4% of the employee's annual pay.
• Eligible for overtime pay if in an hourly/non-exempt position
• Eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time as well as State Paid Family Medical Leave

Employment Transparency

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of qualified applicants and employees with a disability pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act and any applicable state and local laws unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to apply for a position or to participate in an interview, please contact the Human Resources department.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities including essential job functions may change at any time with or without notice, to the extent permitted by applicable law.