Line Cook - Departure; Seasonal

Why us?

Departure Restaurant + Lounge, one of America's hottest Asian restaurants, is currently hiring a Line Cook (seasonal April through September). Floating atop the landmark Meier & Frank Building, Departure's ambitious menu captivates diners with its masterful remix of authentic coastal cuisines. From street food-styled starters to meal-sized classics, rice and noodle specialties to market-fresh sushi, Departure embraces the bounty of the Pacific Northwest and uses the freshest ingredients to deliver the fiery flavors of the Far East.

As part of Sage Restaurant Concept, we focus on building "independent" restaurants and lounges bordering our hotels in prime locations. We connect with the people that live and work in the communities we serve by providing highly designed, innovative, locally-focused food and beverage experiences. Surrounded by farms, forests and the ocean, Portland is one of America’s booming food cities with year-round Farmers’ markets and artisans creating and making some of the most delicious goods in America.

Line Cook PM ensures proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks, and ensures proper sanitation levels.

• Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.
• Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.
• Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen "clean as you go" policy to ensure strict adherence.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

High school education or equivalent.

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

• Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying:
  Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment
  -75% of the time.
• Periodic climbing required.
• Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
• Mobility
  -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
• Continuous standing
  -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
• Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be
-10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

• Medical, Vision, Dental and Retirement Benefits.
• Paid sick time and eligibility to apply for Paid Leave Oregon.
• Eligible to enroll in medical insurance with employer covering up to 70% of premiums with wellness credit.
• Eligible to enroll in dental insurance with employer contribution towards premiums & vision insurance.
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with up to 4% employer match, meeting safe harbor requirements and no vesting period.
• Eligible to enroll in Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with qualifying medical plans and receive up to $1000 company contribution.
• Eligible to…