What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook position at Grounded Hospitality?
Description
Humble Spirit is a wine country restaurant sharing food with heart in historic downtown McMinnville, Oregon. The light-filled space is warm and approachable, welcoming locals and tourists for casual meals and special celebrations. The restaurant and catering menus draw inspiration from the seasons and thoughtfully sourced ingredients, some of which are from our Tabula Rasa Farms, and other provisioners using sustainable practices like regenerative farming and small-batch craft. Loving intention is at the heart of the dining experience, always celebrating the work of exceptional purveyors in the Willamette Valley and beyond.
Humble Spirit and Tabula Rasa Farms are part of The Ground, a collection of destinations and experiences rooted in a philosophy of conscious, loving hospitality in service to all species.
JOB SUMMARY:
Create menu magic and make hungry people happy. Showcase your skills by preparing daily menu preparations, ensure a sanitary and well-maintained station, and prepare food in a quick and sanitary manner. The Line Cook position is responsible for opening and closing individual stations in the kitchen and preparing dishes that accommodate customer needs in a timely manner.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Able to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures
- Ability to cook and plate menu items in a timely manner
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
- Working knowledge of all major and minor sauces
- Working knowledge of meat and fish cookery
Requirements
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of specialized equipment: Mastering of slicer, Robot-coupe, convection ovens
- Must possess knife skills, the ability to adjust preparations for flavor, and accommodate customer’s needs in a timely manner.
- Position requires prolonged standing, bending, and lifting products and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- 3 years industry experience
- Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s)
Benefits: Benefits include PTO, health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k) for qualifying employees.
Employee perks: 20% discount at Ground entities (includes Source Farms, Humble Spirit, Grounded Body)
About The Ground
The Ground is a hospitality business based in beautiful Willamette Valley that exists to realize human potential in harmony with the planet. It is an evolving collection of experiences and destinations rooted in conscious, loving hospitality in service to all with a philosophy of belonging that comes to life through regenerative agriculture, food, accommodations, revitalizing wellness experiences, and engaging programs & events.
The Ground is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re interested in this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles at The Ground.