PM Line Cook

Spire Hospitality LLC; Lake Oswego (OR); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Spire Hospitality LLC is seeking an experienced cook for an evening shift in Oregon. You will prepare all food items per standard recipes and guest checks, monitor storage and portion sizes, and maintain clean refrigeration and work areas. Ability to read recipes and perform basic math is required.

Applicants should be able to stand for long periods, work in extreme temperatures, and adapt to varying schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of cooking fundamentals.
• Solid understanding of sanitation standards and safe food handling.
• Ability to operate common kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, fryers).
• Basic math skills to follow recipes and measure ingredients.
• Ability to read and write English to complete requisitions and recipes.

Responsibilities

• 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 refrigeration, storage and working areas clean and in proper condition.
• Prepares requisition for supplies and food items; uses math to portion items.
• Performs cleaning tasks to adhere to health standards.
• Maintains dry, clean floors to prevent slips and falls.
• Performs other duties such as moving supplies as needed.

Skills

Cooking basics

Sanitation standards

Kitchen equipment operation

Math for recipes

Reading and writing English

Tools

Stoves & ovens

Broilers & fryers

Slicers & kettles

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.

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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*

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)