Line Cook- Lake Oswego

Elephants Delicatessen; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

Medical coverage

Dental & 401(k) with company match

Training and career development

Employee discounts on food

Pet insurance

Job summary

Elephants Delicatessen is hiring a dynamic Line Cook in Oregon. The role focuses on preparing high-quality dishes, following Elephants' recipes, and maintaining strict sanitation standards.

A strong communicator will balance hospitality with accountability in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The position requires 1 year of kitchen experience, an Oregon Food Handler's Card, and a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in a commercial kitchen (preferred with flat top grill).
• Oregon Food Handler's card required.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary customer service and assist guests.
• Prepare food according to Elephants' recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area.
• Cross-train in various back-of-house roles.
• Monitor workflow during peak hours and adapt quickly.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are followed.
• Engage with guests to enhance dining experience.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team player

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Oregon Food Handler's Card

Job description

Salary

$23.00 - $25.00/hour ($18.00/hour + tips which average an additional $5-$7/hour)

Description

Salary: $23.00 - $25.00/hour ($18.00/hour + tips which average an additional $5-$7/hour)

FLSA Status

Hourly Non-Exempt

Schedule

Full-time hours - must have flexible availability including weekends and holidays

Requirements

Current Oregon Food Handler's card

Location & Transportation

Reliable transportation is required. Due to our locations, dependable transportation to and from our stores is essential.

About Elephants

A locally owned company since 1979, Elephants Delicatessen pioneered the gourmet food industry in the Pacific Northwest and now has seven Portland-metro area retail locations and a busy catering company, all serving great local foods prepared from scratch. A certified B Corporation, Elephants Delicatessen prides itself on sustainable practices and voluntarily meets a higher standard of transparency and accountability, using the power of business as a force for good.

Elephants Delicatessen is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion.

What We Offer

• Employer contributed vacation and sick time
• Kaiser Medical coverage, with alternative care as a bonus (acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, etc.)
• Mental Health Services
• Dental, FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts), and 401(k) with 4% company match
• Training that will fast-track your culinary/hospitality career
• Free counseling and financial services
• Opportunities for advancement
• Discounts on our delicious made-from-scratch food
• Pet insurance
• Chance to win employee raffles
• Discounts at Sketchers, Shoes for Crews, Verizon, Sprint, select B Corporations, and many more

A commitment to inclusion, diversity, community involvement, employee well-being, and environmental protection.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Elephants Delicatessen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

E-Verify

Elephants Delicatessen participates in the E- Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic, guest-focused Line Cook. The Line Cook is responsible for preparing food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can balance hospitality with accountability in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

• Provide exemplary customer service: task pivot and converse with customers
• Engage in active selling
• Sale and promotion of products; Help direct customers around the store and menu
• Maintain excellent product knowledge
• Produce all food precisely according to Elephant's recipes
• Properly use equipment as specified by Manager and//or trainer
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Cross-train in various BOH roles
• Reinforce service, sanitation, and food safety standards
• Monitor workflow and pace during peak hours
• Address guest concerns with professionalism and urgency

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a commercial kitchen, preferably with flat top grill
• A genuine passion for hospitality and team development
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Ability to stay composed and solution-oriented under pressure
• High standards for cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence
• Reliability, accountability, and a collaborative mindset

If you love building strong teams, holding high standards, and creating memorable guest experiences, we’d love to meet you!