Cook - Part Time - Mox Boarding House - Portland

Card Kingdom•Portland, OR

23h•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for daily preparation and execution of food items, maintaining sanitation and cleanliness, and rotating food items. The role emphasizes scratch cooking, quality, accurate orders, and timely service. Cooks may facilitate hundreds of covers per shift while maintaining professional behavior in a high-pressure environment. This is a part-time, on-site, union-represented position at Mox Boarding House in Portland, Oregon.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife-handling skills.
Understanding of safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures.
At least 1 year of previous prep or line cook experience.
Valid Food Handlers Permit.
Ability to speak, read, and understand basic cooking directions.
Ability to deal with multiple personalities in a high-stress environment.
Professional communication and interaction skills.
Ability to take direction and receive feedback.
Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently.
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Problem-solving ability; self-motivated and organized.
Strong commitment to quality service and food and culinary knowledge.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Ability to work with others to solve problems and create solutions.
Full-service restaurant line experience in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

Set up the station according to guidelines.
Prepare food items as directed, maintaining quality, sanitation, and timeliness.
Learn and follow food-preparation methods, recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.
Ensure food safety and sanitation practices that support a safe work environment and customer safety.
Prepare ingredients and dishes using methods including cutting, sautéing, broiling, and cooking meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, salads, desserts, and other ingredients.
Restock items as needed during the shift using the First In, First Out (FIFO) method.
Clean and maintain the kitchen and prep kitchen, following safety, sanitation, and organizational practices.
Properly use and maintain kitchen equipment.
Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and storage areas.
Perform additional responsibilities as required.