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Line Cook 400 Gustav

Line Cook

Full Time • 400 Gustav
Benefits:
  • Organized systems in place
  • Select Holidays Off
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
Gustav’s, a locally owned German restaurant and Portland/Vancouver institution for 30 years, is looking for highly skilled and experienced culinary professionals to join our team. Our ideal candidates thrive in a high-volume environment, maintain quality at their station during busy periods, and contribute to a friendly, productive team. 

This is an opportunity to join a team that values creativity, growth, and excellence—where your skills are recognized, your ideas are welcomed, and every shift offers a chance to make a real impact. 

Recently acquired by NW Hospitality Group (also home to Amaro’s Table and Cecilia), Gustav’s continues its legacy of exceptional food and service. This is an exciting opportunity to grow a career in a company focused on learning, development, and expansion—while keeping the heart and quality of Gustav’s alive.

Responsibilities: 
  •  Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served. 
  • Complete opening and closing checklists. 
  • Refer to Daily Prep List and Checklists at the start of each shift for assigned duties. 
  • Know and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen and property wide 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 item 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 according to build sheets. 
  • Handles, stores and rotates all products properly. Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
  • Opens or Closes the kitchen properly and follows the checklists and prep sheets for kitchen stations. 
  • Complete any other tasks or directives issued by your Manager or Superiors in a polite, timely and accurate manner.
Qualifications: 
  • A minimum of 3 years cooking in a high volume kitchen
  • ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification 
  • Bring a positive attitude and energy to every shift
  • Effective communication skills 
  • Ability to lift 30+ lbs 
  • Ability to work standing for 8+ hours 
Benefits:
  • Both part-time and full-time positions available, with schedule flexibility.
  • Closed for major holidays: 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
  • Healthcare benefits including dental and vision for full time employees working 30 hours or more -- The company contributes 75% towards premiums for cooks! 
  • Employee meals
  • Monthly dining discounts at all concepts
  • Opportunity to work with an expanding hospitality company with many avenues for growth.
 
Compensation: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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Benefits

Healthcare
Healthcare benefits including dental and vision for full time employees working 30 hours or more.
Holidays Off
Closed for major holidays: 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Career Advancement
Opportunity to work with an expanding hospitality company with many avenues for growth.
Education
Educational classes from seller's meetings to wine and spirits education.