Line Cook

Pastini Downtown Line CookAt Pastini we are inspired by the farms, vineyards and waters of the Pacific Northwest, and are dedicated to serving two of life's greatest pleasures... pasta and wine. We know that using fresh, local ingredients makes a difference to our guests and to our community. We source fresh produce, dairy, artisan breads, coffee, and meat locally and we handcraft each dish to order. Based in Portland, Oregon, our family of restaurants has blossomed and grown to eight wonderful restaurants around the State since we first opened in 2001. We are hiring a Line Cook to join our team at Pastini Downtown. We seek reliable and friendly people with a passion for serving handcrafted food and drinks in an exciting, respectful, team environment... Genuine people who take pride in their work, have a positive attitude, and crave knowledge and growth.We offer:health insurance, once eligiblepaid sick leave401Kflexible schedulingshift meals and dining discountstips from tip poollocal retail discountscompetitive hourly ratesPosition Summary:Responsible for correctly preparing all food items in a timely and sanitary manner. Follows all company procedures and policies as outlined in the employee handbook and related training materials.Responsible for following all company standards for food recipe preparation, cooking technique and procedures using only approved (MB Restaurants) specifications and recipe guides and materials.Essential Functions:Consistently arrives to work as scheduled, prepared to assume shift responsibilitiesConsistently arrives to work well-groomed and in proper uniformEnsures station is prepared for anticipated levels of business and assists coworkers, as neededDemonstrates perfect knowledge of all portion & styling and prepares all items accordinglyConsistently meets all ticket time requirementsMaintains company cleanliness and sanitation standardsUnderstands & constantly practices product rotationRecords all waste on the waste sheetAccomplishes all daily cleaning duties in a timely mannerRegularly demonstrates an understanding of health department regulations pertaining to basic hygiene and safe food handlingFollows all company safety requirements according to guidelines in employee handbook and line cook training manualComplies with, and supports, all policies and procedures set forth by all MB Restaurants Employee handbooks and supplemental materials and the departmental training manualWillingly, and with a positive attitude, follows direction of all management, including additional requests for sidework, cleaning, etc.Complies with all required Break Policy as is outlined by BOLI and as directed by managementRequirements:Is able to obtain valid food handler's card.Demonstrates and practices consistent, effective and proper hand-washing techniques as outlined by government Health Department agency and as directed by management.Demonstrates and practices consistent, effective and proper food handling techniques as outlined by government Health Department agency and as directed by management.Able to arrive to work on time, ready to start a scheduled shiftDisplays a basic knowledge of restaurant operationDisplays a friendly, professional, and helpful attitude towards coworkers and management at all timesDemonstrates good time management skills by completing all tasks in a timely mannerMust be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.Working Conditions and Environment:Must be able to work a variety of scheduled shifts, based on the needs of restaurant volume (example: late hours, holidays, weekends, etc.)Must work well in a fast paced environmentMust work well under pressureMust work unscheduled shifts on occasion as directed by managers and the needs of the companyMust attend all staff, kitchen staff and dishwashing staff meetings as scheduled by management