Line Cook
Porter Works
- Seattle, WA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 15 days of PTO
- 8 Paid holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401k + Employer Match
- Wellness App with reimbursement of up to $500/year
- Profit Sharing
- Food Preparation: Prepare ingredients (washing, chopping, measuring, mixing) for various dishes on our all-day menu including breakfast, lunch, catering and grab-and-go items.
- Line Cook Duties: Cook, plate, and present dishes during service, ensuring high standards of flavor, appearance, and consistency.
- Menu Knowledge: Become familiar with and contribute to the execution of all café menu items, including any daily specials or seasonal offerings.
- Kitchen Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness, organization, and efficiency in the kitchen area, including sanitizing workstations and equipment.
- Inventory Management: Assist in tracking and managing kitchen inventory, ensuring ingredients are always fresh, and noting when supplies need to be ordered.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other kitchen staff, front-of-house team, and café management to ensure smooth service during busy periods. Coffee and bar experience a plus.
- Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, including proper handling of ingredients, temperature checks, and allergen awareness.
- Customer-Focused: Ensure that dishes meet the expectations of our customers, maintaining high standards of service and quality.
- Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a food prep or line cook role, preferably in a café, casual dining, or co-working café environment.
- Skills: Proficient in kitchen techniques, such as chopping, grilling, sautéing, and baking. Experience in preparing and serving both hot and cold items.
- Time Management: Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced open environment while maintaining attention to detail and consistency in food quality.
- Team Player: Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented open kitchen.
- Flexibility: Available to work varied hours, including mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays as needed for an all-day café operation.
- Food Safety: Current food handler’s certification or the ability to obtain one