PM Line Cook

Line cook; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Spire Hospitality in Lake Oswego, OR is seeking an evening-shift line cook to prepare food according to established recipes and standards, ensuring quality and portion control. You will read guest checks, maintain proper storage, and keep work areas clean and safe throughout each shift.

The role requires operating kitchen equipment, basic math for recipes and requisitions, reading and writing English, and the ability to lift up to 200 lbs.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills to understand recipes, measurements and requisitions.
• Ability to read and write English to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with colleagues.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and safe food handling.
• Understanding of operating stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, fryers and steamers.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and guest checks.
• Checks and controls proper storage and portion sizes.
• Keeps refrigeration, storage and work areas clean and in good condition.
• Prepares requisitions for supplies and uses math to portion items.
• Performs general cleaning to meet health standards.
• Keeps floors dry and clean to prevent slips.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including moving supplies.

Skills

Cooking fundamentals

Sanitation standards

Kitchen equipment operation

Math skills

English literacy

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Temperature tolerance

Job description

Job Overview:To ensure food is cooked in accordance with established standards in order to provide optimal customer service. This is an evening shift.

Compensation: $20/Hour.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified on guest check.
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product and portion control size.
• Keeps all refrigeration, storage and working areas in clean and in proper working condition.
• Prepares requisition for supplies and food items for production in the workstation. Reads and employs math skills to appropriately prepare items according to recipes.
• Performs any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Keep floor dry and clean to avoid slip/fall accidents.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up unexpected spills.

Specific Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e. stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, fryers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Ability to read and write the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other employees.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hands in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e. knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 200 lbs.
• Ability to stand and work continuously in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

Other Expectations:

• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. This includes nights, weekends and/or holidays.
• All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).
• Employee is always required to take on the responsibility and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as determined by position and duties.
• Complies with health and safety rules, regulations and procedures to maintain a safe environment.

Spire Hospitality participates in E-Verify

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