Line Cook

Brix Tavern; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & inclusion

Group opportunities

Delicious food

Competitive pay

Job summary

Brix Tavern in Oregon is seeking a Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and guest requests, ensuring presentation and quality meet our standards in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires flexible availability, ability to multitask, proficiency with knives and kitchen tools, and adherence to health and safety guidelines. You will collaborate with the staff, manage inventory alerts, and help maintain consistent portions and guest

Qualifications

• Proficiency in cooking items per recipes and customer requests.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Experience with diverse kitchen tools and sharp knives.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to multitask under pressure.
• Comfort in noisy, crowded kitchen environments.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items per recipes and standards.
• Adhere to portion control to maintain consistency and costs.
• Monitor temperatures and ensure proper cooking and storage.
• Report issues with food quality or delays in service promptly.
• Keep track of inventory levels and alert management to low stock.
• Ensure all dishes meet quality expectations from the station.
• Follow procedures for handling allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team and maintain positive relationships.
• Undertake additional tasks to support kitchen operations.

Skills

Menu prep

Flexible shifts

Knife skills

Instruction following

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Tools

Knives

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Benefits:

• Diverse, Inclusive, Welcoming Safe Space for Everyone
• Opportunities to Group
• Delicious Food
• We're Competitive

The Line Cook is a key member of our kitchen staff, responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes according to the restaurant’s standards. This position demands a high level of kitchen competence and the ability to handle a fast-paced cooking environment.

Key Qualifications:

• Proficient in preparing menu items consistently to the specified recipes and customer requests.
• Available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experienced in safely utilizing a variety of kitchen tools and equipment, including sharp knives.
• Effective communicator with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Capable of multitasking effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen setting.
• Comfortable working in tight, potentially crowded spaces with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods, including moving safely around kitchen obstacles and through varied floor surfaces.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes and standards, ensuring each dish meets the required presentation and quality.
• Adhere to portion control and food preparation standards to maintain product consistency and manage costs.
• Monitor food temperatures and use thermometers to ensure food is cooked and stored at the correct temperatures.
• Report any issues with food quality or delays in service promptly to the kitchen coordinator or chef.
• Keep track of inventory levels for menu items, alerting management and front-of-house staff to low stock situations.
• Ensure all dishes from the station are accounted for and meet the restaurant’s quality expectations.
• Follow established procedures for handling food allergies and dietary restrictions to ensure guest safety.
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including cleaning and maintenance protocols for kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with the kitchen team and maintain positive working relationships with all staff.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed to support the efficient operation of the kitchen.