Line Cook-PM

Crescent Careers•Portland, OR

About The Position

Hotel Vance is seeking a skilled and dependable Dinner Line Cook to join our culinary team. This role is responsible for preparing and executing dinner service menu items with consistency, accuracy, and an eye for presentation. Key duties include station setup, food prep, cooking, plating, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The Dinner Line Cook also supports banquet and event service, upholds all food safety standards, and works closely with the kitchen team to deliver a high-quality dining experience for our guests. JOB OVERVIEW: Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

Requirements

Must have the ability to communicate in English.
Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
Can communicate well with guests.
Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.
Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery.
Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule.
1–2 years of professional kitchen experience, preferably in upscale casual or fine dining.
Familiarity with grill, sauté, and hot line operations.
Current food handler’s permit (or ability to obtain).
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.
Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
Date all food containers and rotate as per Crescent standards, 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 designated 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 Crescent standards.
Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job related duties as assigned.