Line Cook

gustavs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Employee meals

Monthly dining discounts

Job summary

Gustav’s in Portland, OR is seeking highly skilled culinary professionals to join our team in a fast-paced environment. You will maintain quality at your station during peak periods and contribute to a friendly, productive team committed to excellence.

We value creativity, growth, and learning, with opportunities to advance within a locally owned German restaurant. Join a respected institution known for exceptional food and service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years cooking in a high-volume kitchen.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.
• Positive attitude and energy at every shift.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Open and close kitchen checklists.
• Refer to Daily Prep List and Checklists at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Know and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and policies.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard sizes and recipes.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area.
• Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other methods per recipes.
• Rotates and stores products properly; assists in food prep as needed.
• Opens or closes the kitchen and follows prep sheets for stations.
• Complete other tasks per Manager’s directives.

Skills

Cooking in high-volume kitchen

ServeSafe certification

Positive attitude

Effective communication

Lift 30+ lbs

Stand 8+ hours

Job description

Benefits

• Organized systems in place
• Select Holidays Off
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Gustav’s, a locally owned German restaurant and Portland/Vancouver institution for 30 years, is looking for highly skilled and experienced culinary professionals to join our team. Our ideal candidates thrive in a high-volume environment, maintain quality at their station during busy periods, and contribute to a friendly, productive team.

This is an opportunity to join a team that values creativity, growth, and excellence—where your skills are recognized, your ideas are welcomed, and every shift offers a chance to make a real impact.

Recently acquired by NW Hospitality Group (also home to Amaro’s Table and Cecilia), Gustav’s continues its legacy of exceptional food and service. This is an exciting opportunity to grow a career in a company focused on learning, development, and expansion—while keeping the heart and quality of Gustav’s alive.

Responsibilities

• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Refer to Daily Prep List and Checklists at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Know and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen and property wide rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating. Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes according to build sheets.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly. Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Opens or Closes the kitchen properly and follows the checklists and prep sheets for kitchen stations.
• Complete any other tasks or directives issued by your Manager or Superiors in a polite, timely and accurate manner.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years cooking in a high volume kitchen
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification
• Bring a positive attitude and energy to every shift
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Benefits

• Both part-time and full-time positions available, with schedule flexibility.
• Closed for major holidays: 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
• Healthcare benefits including dental and vision for full time employees working 30 hours or more -- The company contributes 75% towards premiums for cooks!
• Employee meals
• Monthly dining discounts at all concepts
• Opportunity to work with an expanding hospitality company with many avenues for growth.