Line Cook

Convention Center; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,392 - 30,803; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Hotel travel discounts

401(k) with Employer Match

Employee Meals

Job summary

The Convention Center in Portland, OR is seeking a detail-oriented Line Cook responsible for cooking and preparing food in accordance with recipes while ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in a culinary setting, a high school diploma, and be able to work under pressure.

This position offers a variable schedule with competitive pay ranging from $20.61 to $22.36 per hour and includes various benefits such as paid time off, holiday pay, and insurance options.

Qualifications

• Two years of progressively responsible culinary experience preferred.
• Ability to manage time and work independently.
• Experience in a hotel background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to recipes.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of work station.

Skills

Food and beverage products knowledge

Health codes knowledge

Customer service principles

Basic mathematics skills

Ability to work under pressure

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Line Cook

Location: Portland, OR
Job Id: 215
# of Openings: 2

Responsibilities

The Line Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures.

Schedule

• Variable schedule; Must be available weekends and holidays

Rate of Pay

• $20.61 to $22.36 per hour/DOE

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Paycheck Advancement Program
• Hotel travel discounts
• Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidized Annual Tri-Met Bus Pass
• Complementary Employee Parking
• Employee Meals
• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D (eligible employees)
• 401(k) with Employer Match (eligible employees)

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Food and beverage products, preparation and handling techniques.
• Health codes, food sanitation and safety practices.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Principles and processes for providing customer service including needs assessment and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skills and Abilities:

• Acknowledge, understand and abide by company programs, policies, procedures, and brand standards.
• Work independently and manage one’s time to meet productivity requirements.
• Meet quality standards for service and maintain a neat and clean work station at all times.
• Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing in the English language to convey information effectively.
• Maintain calm demeanor under pressure and during constantly changing situations.
• Wear appropriate uniform and name badge and maintain personal cleanliness as prescribed by Company policy.
• Establish and maintain effective professional, courteous, constructive relationships with guests, staff and management team.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years progressively responsible culinary experience; previous hotel background and supervisory experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work: Must be able to stand, walk, reach, push, pull, bend, grasp, crouch, carry and lift as required by the job. Frequently exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Opportunity & Drug-Free Workplace

Drug Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer.