Lead Line Cook

 At Pastini we are inspired by the farms, vineyards and waters of the Pacific Northwest, and are dedicated to serving up two of life’s greatest pleasures… pasta and wine. We know that using fresh, local ingredients makes a difference to our customers and to our community. We source fresh produce, dairy, artisan breads, coffee, and meat locally and we handcraft each entrée 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 offer:

• health insurance, once eligible
• paid sick leave
• 401K
• flexible scheduling
• shift meal discounts and dining discounts
• cash tips daily, average $4/hour above hourly rate
• local retail discounts
• competitive hourly rates

Description:

1.      Create an exceptional culinary experience through correct handling, safe preparation and quality presentation of menu items.

2.      Ensure team and guest safety at all times by practicing, monitoring, and reinforcing food safety procedures according to policy and health/sanitation regulations.

3.      Appropriately prepare all items needed for service, from chopping vegetables, making sauces and butchering meat to setting up for efficient flow of the cook line with foods, condiments, and garnishments before the start of each shift.

4.      Follow standardized recipes, cooking methods, portion controls, and plate presentation.

5.      Maintain the highest quality standards in food preparation and assume responsibility for quality of products served.

6.      Appropriately clean, organize, and stock kitchen equipment, store rooms, and walk-in coolers.

7.      Properly wrap, store, date, and rotate perishable items, maintain appropriate inventory and organize produce delivery.

8.      Effectively train new cooks.

Requirements:

1.      Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Card.

2.      Possess a strong culinary work history.

3.      Know proper food handling methods, cleanliness procedures, and state and local health/sanitation guidelines.

4.      Be able to read and follow recipes and effectively communicate with the team in a fast-paced environment.

5.      Know proper use and maintenance of relevant kitchen equipment and machinery.

6.      Be comfortable with multi-tasking and able to accurately prepare multiple orders in a timely manner.

7.      Be detail-oriented, able to learn quickly, safety-minded, courteous, organized, customer-service focused and a great team player.

8.      Be able to bend, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and stand for prolonged periods of time.

9.      Be groomed and dressed appropriately each shift.

10.   Work with schedules based around busy meal times, holidays, events and weekends.

Apply online or stop in to meet with us Monday-Friday between 2-4pm!