Line Cook

The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team at an upscale farm-to-table steakhouse in Portland, where locally sourced ingredients shine. As a Line Cook, you'll play a vital role in ensuring quality food service and maintaining high standards in a dynamic kitchen environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a recognized establishment that values sustainability and community engagement. If you're passionate about food and dedicated to excellence, this is the perfect place to advance your culinary career.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Complimentary Cafeteria

401k Matching

Hotel Discounts

Pre-tax Transportation Benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality and presentation according to standards.
• Maintain equipment and uphold cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Assist in controlling food costs and minimizing waste.

Skills

Cooking Practices

Kitchen Procedures

Quality Control

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Why us?

Urban Farmer is seeking a Line Cook AM to join our culinary team. We are Portland's most sophisticated Farmer-to-Table steakhouse, located on the 8th floor of the Nines Hotel. We utilize Oregon's bounty and locally sourced ingredients to distinguish our food as the best in the city.

As part of the Sage Restaurant Group, we focus on building independent restaurants and lounges near our hotels in prime locations. We engage with the communities we serve by offering highly designed, innovative, and 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 the country. It's a chef's playground.

Job Overview

The Line Cook ensures proper service through quality control, training of line cooks, and maintaining sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Check all items against recipe cards, verify use records, and ensure food is presented efficiently and with quality.
• Monitor line setup before meal functions for maximum efficiency.
• Maintain equipment and uphold the 'clean as you go' policy.
• Prepare food following recipes, standards, and dupe from servers.
• Start pre-prepared food items, avoiding overproduction.
• Label and rotate perishables according to SOP, maintaining proper temperatures.
• Check pars, determine prep needs, and set up the line.
• Note shortages or out-of-stock items.
• Assist in buffet stocking and returning unused food to proper storage.
• Help develop plans to address food cost issues and control waste.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: 1-2 years in a related position.

Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of cooking practices and kitchen procedures.

Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 70 lbs, stand for long periods, and perform physical tasks as described, with accommodations available if needed.

Environment: Mostly indoor, with temperatures ranging from -10°F in the freezer to over 100°F on the line.

Benefits

Urban Farmer is certified Gold for Sustainability at Work and recognized as one of Oregon's Healthiest Employers. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance for full-time staff
• Complimentary cafeteria
• 401k matching
• Hotel discounts
• Other perks and discounts
• Pre-tax transportation benefits including a $50 TriMet subsidy

We look for remarkable individuals who are passionate and committed to excellence. If this describes you, explore career opportunities with Sage Restaurant Group.

Salary

USD $20.00 - USD $22.00 per hour

Source: Hospitality Online