Why us?

Hiring Cooks starting at $22

Negotiable (4) 10-hr workweek

Tip out bi-weekly

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance

• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Tax-free bus/MAX assistance

• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $500 per referral.

We’re crafting a new bar and restaurant concept that will be quintessentially Portland, High Horse will be unique, creativity-driven and food focused.

We won’t take ourselves too seriously but our location is being redesigned into a destination to enjoy regional favorites, eat true Portland foodie food and experience this great city.

Job Overview

Consistently prepare what is detailed on event orders, according to standards, maintain speed, efficiency, and cleanliness, inspect date, temperature, freshness and sanitation, and ensure allergen and dietary restrictions are thoroughly met.

Responsibilities

• Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records, and portion standards are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.

• Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen "clean as you go" policy to ensure strict adherence.

• 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, and freezer pull.

• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.

• 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 SOP.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires an ability to work as a team member and an ability to communicate with kitchen staff.

• 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 have moderate hearing to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.

• Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.

• Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.

Environment

Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

Benefits

• All of the above and more!

ID: 2023-18513

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property : Bidwell Hotel

Outlet: High Horse

Category: Culinary

Address : 520 SW Broadway

City : Portland

State : Oregon

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability