AM Line Cook

At The Bidwell Marriott Portland, you’re not just joining a hotel—you’re stepping into a space that reflects the soul of the city. Located on Portland’s storied Broadway Avenue, we blend warm, good-natured hospitality with an independent spirit that celebrates curiosity, comfort, and connection. Our team thrives on crafting personalized guest experiences rooted in authenticity and care. Whether it’s greeting a guest like an old friend, recommending a local hidden gem, or simply making someone’s day a little easier—we lead with heart, attention, and purpose. We believe in meaningful work, shared pride, and a culture where every voice matters. Working at The Bidwell means being part of a team that’s both relaxed and refined. We live and lead at the intersection of downtown culture and Northwest nature—creating a sanctuary in the center of it all. It’s a place to grow, contribute, and build something together that’s truly unique to Portland. As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we’re anchored by a shared mission to enrich lives, one experience at a time. We encourage independent thinking, value diversity of thought, and invest in your development—because we know that when you thrive, so do we. Join us at The Bidwell—where good-natured hospitality meets purpose, place, and possibility. 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 dupe from servers. 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. Education/Formal Training High school education or equivalent experience. Experience Minimum one-year food service or related work. Knowledge/Skills Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying. Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing. Environment Inside 100% of 8 hour shift. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees. $50 discounted Tri-Met monthly pass or parking option Drastically reduced hotel rates for you and your friends & family at Marriott Hotels Sage Restaurant Concepts discounts (The Original Dinerant, Departure, Urban Farmer) Paid paid time off Paid Sick Time Paid Holidays Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance Referral Bonus Eligible #J-18808-Ljbffr