Kitchen Team Member

Description

We’re cooking up something exciting in Rockaway Beach — and we’re looking for hourly kitchen team members to join the opening team at our brand-new Neighborhood Pub. If you have kitchen experience, a great work ethic, and a passion for good food (and maybe even better beer), we’d love to have you on board. This is your chance to get in on the ground floor of a fun, fast-paced coastal hangout.

Summary of the Position

Providing exceptional service and understanding of Pelican menu items, proper procedure when cooking and plating dishes, working efficiently, respectfully and according to the Pelican standard to prepare food and ensure superior meals to Pelican guests. Willingness to adapt to menu changes and processes and to understand the innerworkings of the Pelican kitchen and standard operating procedures.

Compensation

• $15.55/hour base wage plus participation in our tip pool program.
• Team Members currently earn an average of approximately $28.00/hour when tip pool earnings are included. Actual earnings may vary based on business levels and hours worked.

Key Accountabilities

• Takes direction and learns Pelican specific menu items and processes.
• Valid Food Handlers card.
• Reads recipes and operates Kitchen Software Displays.
• Communicates effectively with staff to streamline communication about any ticket issues, menu changes or 86’d items during shift.
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation and overall environment.
• Learns and performs line procedures, recipes and operations.
• Works in a fast-paced environment.
• Assists other service personnel as needed.
• Performs all duties in accordance with the Family of Companies and Pelican customer service standard.
• Maintains general knowledge and provides information to guests of Pelican menu items, events, community involvement.
• Adheres to all Oregon Food and Safety policies.
• Adheres to all OSHA Guidelines.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Two years Back of House experience.

Requirements

• Able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
• Able to lift, handle, and carry food, supply, small wares, equipment, and paper goods at a minimum of 50 pounds safely and properly.
• Able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and squat on a frequent basis to receive and store stock, supplies and equipment, as well as to work the line during service periods.
• Able to work in an environment subject to loud noises from restaurant equipment and machinery, fumes, odors, dust, and smoke.
• Understanding of Food Safety and the importance of cleanliness procedures.
• Positive, helpful attitude and willingness to take direction.
• Oregon Food Handler’s Card.
• Physical endurance to move quickly and carry heavy items.

Physical Demands

• Physical endurance to move quickly and carry heavy items.

Compensation Details

• 15.55-15.55 Hourly Wage