Line Cooks

Rogue is an open, inclusive company committed to fostering a diverse, equitable workplace.

At Rogue our mantra is Dare, Risk, Dream. This is an attitude that comes from relentless curiosity and a drive to question, create and inspire. A DIY spirit runs through everything we do and make. We aren't afraid to think big, get messy and risk it all when it comes to creating authentic, innovative products that we are passionate about.

Our kitchen staff is the heart of the house & we're looking for creative, driven, energetic people to join our team working at our Brewer's on the Bay in Newport, Oregon. We’re hiring line cooks who can crush the busiest times with a great attitude, share their passion for cooking and kick out a fun special every now and then, all while taking pride in keeping their work environment clean and safe.

Job Overview

Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Assists with dishwashing as needed and ensuring all dishes are clean.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.

Required skills:

• Customer-Service: Line cooks might have to interact with customers. Being friendly and courteous will help keep customers coming back.
• Attention to Detail: Line Cooks must keep their eyes on a lot of elements: food standards, safety, etc.
• Speaking Skills: Line Cooks need to accurately and easily communicate standards and cooking methods to co-workers and speak with customers clearly.
• Stamina: Line Cooks can expect long days around hot cooking elements, much of it on their feet.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and be able to move kegs which weigh close to 165 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment will vary for this position given the nature of the job duties.

The noise levels will vary based on location.

Travel

May be requested to cover shifts at other Rogue pubs.

Other Duties

Additional duties may be required. Rogue reserves the right to change duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.

Compensation and Benefits

Rogue offers competitive wages that will be determined by experience and other factors. Benefit eligibility is dependent on job classification and hours worked. Complete details are outlined in the Rogue Employee Handbook.

Reasonable Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and physical demands satisfactory with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals are not entitled to the accommodation of their choosing, and unreasonable accommodations, or accommodations that constitute an undue burden, will be denied.