Line Cook - Lake Oswego

Elephants Delicatessen; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer contributed vacation and sick time

Kaiser Medical coverage

Mental Health Services

401(k) with 4% company match

Training for career advancement

Discounts on food

Job summary

Elephants Delicatessen in Lake Oswego is seeking a guest-focused Line Cook dedicated to preparing high-quality food. This role requires compliance with sanitation standards and a passion for customer engagement.

The ideal applicant will have experience in a commercial kitchen, strong communication skills, and the ability to deliver exceptional service even in fast-paced scenarios. Benefits include medical coverage and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a commercial kitchen, preferably with flat top grill.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Ability to stay composed and solution-oriented under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following health and hygiene standards.
• Provide exemplary customer service and engage in active selling.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team development

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Degree

Job description

Salary: $22.00 - $24.00/hour ($17.00/hour + tips which average an additional $5-$7/hour)

Job Overview

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

Elephants Lake Oswego is located at 3970 Mercantile Drive. Reliable transportation is required. Due to our location, dependable transportation to and from our store 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

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.

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

Please see the following notices for more information: E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish), Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish).

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

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and/or Culinary Degree
• 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!