Oregon City Line Cook

McMenamins Inc.; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

McMenamins Inc. is seeking a line cook to handle duties from opening to closing, including preparation of hot and cold foods, salads, sandwiches, pastas, and specials. The role requires teamwork, safety, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to recipes and quality.

The position emphasizes holding a current food handlers card, potential for prior cooking experience, and the need to stay organized and cooperative with staff and management.

Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain a current food handlers card.
• Previous cooking experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce excellent quality food for customers.
• Follow recipes and food specifications.
• Work long hours on feet in a high-volume kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the workstation.
• Communicate clearly with team and managers.
• Complete dishwashing duties as needed.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

Food Handlers Card

Job description

The job duties described below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Description of the Position:

In general, every McMenamins line cook will be asked to handle every task from the opening to the closing of the kitchen. Duties include, but are not limited to, the manufacture and presentation of all hot & cold food products. This may include salads, hot & cold sandwiches, pastas, hot & cold appetizers, pizzas, weekly specials, and sauté & grill items. Each line cook is responsible for the organization and cleaning of their work area. Being a line cook can be hard physical work, takes mental agility, and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment. A line cook must have the ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Each employee is expected to perform their job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to Management. All McMenamins employees will be expected to keep current on company events, history, and products. Other duties as assigned by the Manager on Duty (MOD).

Requirements of the Job:

• Obtain and maintain a current food handlers card
• Previous cooking experience is preferred

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Produce excellent quality food for customers
• Accurately work with numbers, orders, follow recipes and food specs
• Safely lift and carry heavy objects with a hand truck or the help of another person, if necessary
• Must have a value for diversity and the ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and provide excellent food products in a high-volume environment
• Follow strict adherence to deadlines and product quality
• Work for long periods on feet with frequent walking and standing
• Effectively multi-task in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Perform repetitive movements such as pushing, pulling, bending, some twisting, and stooping
• Perform fine hand manipulation including handling small and large objects, chopping, using kitchen equipment, as well as working with and around sharp objects, including knives and slicers
• Work in a hot kitchen and around various heat sources, including grills, broilers, and hot-oil fryers
• Communicate clearly, be positive, polite, and cooperative with co-workers, managers,

vendors, and customers

• Work with chemicals used in cleaning and sanitizing
• Complete dishwashing duties as needed

Most importantly, this job requires a positive attitude, a value for diversity, and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Each employee is expected to come to work ready to have fun and be a positive force.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Line Cook

Novice

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Food Handlers Card

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