Line Cook

Sage Hospitality Group • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Line Cook prepares food of consistent quality according to recipe cards, production and portion standards, and orders from servers. The role supports efficient meal service through line setup, food preparation, quality control, sanitation, buffet stocking, and adherence to kitchen procedures. The position also helps train line cooks and maintain appropriate sanitation standards.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• One to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or another organization.
• Knowledge of cooking and kitchen practices and procedures sufficient to perform non-repetitive analytical work.
• Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to climb periodically, bend at the knees as needed, travel 30–50 feet regularly, and stand continuously during preparation and service.
• Ability to hear equipment timers, communicate with staff, see whether products are prepared appropriately, and understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Check items against recipe cards, verify use records for items served, and ensure food is presented efficiently and at the required quality.
• Monitor line setup before meal functions to support efficiency during meal periods.
• Monitor equipment maintenance and adherence to the kitchen’s clean-as-you-go policy.
• Prepare food consistently according to recipe cards, production and portion standards, and orders from servers.
• Start foods prepared ahead of time while limiting preparation to estimated needs.
• Date food containers and rotate items according to standard operating procedures; keep perishables at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine preparation needs, freezer pulls, and line setup, and note out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping the buffet stocked.
• Return unused food items to designated storage areas for the next shift, covering and dating perishables.
• Help develop and implement actions to address food-cost problems and control food waste, loss, and usage according to standard operating procedures.
• Train line cooks and ensure proper sanitation levels.

Benefits

• Reduced-cost monthly transit pass or parking.
• Drastically reduced hotel rates for the employee, friends, and family at Marriott Hotels.
• Up to 40 hours of sick time.
• Referral bonus eligibility.
• Sage Restaurant Concepts discounts of up to 40%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED