Line Cook

Line Cook – Elmer’s Kitchen

Love cooking but want your evenings free? Join the Elmer’s Kitchen team!

We’re looking for Line Cooks who can help us delight our Guests with fresh, fantastic food — prepared exactly to recipe, plated with pride, and served fast and hot. Our Line Cooks are a huge part of why our Guests keep coming back again and again!

(Heads-up: We close every day by 2:30 pm — but weekend availability is a must!)

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Perks You'll Enjoy:

• Tip pooling with both the front and back of house

• Free meal during your shift and 30% off when you visit as a Guest

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee referral bonuses

• $10,000 company-paid life insurance

• Voluntary benefits: Preventative Care Plans, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Critical Care Insurance

• Flexible medical and dependent care accounts

• 401(K) with company match

• Paid Time Off (available after 90 days)

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What You'll Be Doing:

• Prep and stock your station with everything you’ll need for the shift

• Cook Guest orders to recipe standards — including special requests

• Make sure every plate looks great, tastes amazing, and hits our ticket time targets

• Communicate and work closely with kitchen leadership and teammates

• Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines to keep food (and you) safe

• Keep your station and equipment clean and ready to go

• Monitor and log food temperatures for safety

• Properly date, rotate, and store all food items

• Tackle side work and extra projects with a great attitude

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What We're Looking For:

• A valid Food Handler’s Card

• At least 18 years of age

• Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language used at work

• Solid knowledge of different cooking methods, ingredients, and kitchen equipment

• Accuracy, speed, and consistency in executing orders

• Someone who can roll with the ups and downs of a busy day

• Good judgment and teamwork (with manager support when needed)

• A positive attitude whether working independently or as part of the team

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Working Conditions:

• Wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud kitchen noise

• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds regularly

• Must be able to stand for long periods and move easily throughout the kitchen

• Morning and daytime hours only — no evening shifts!

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If you love fast-paced kitchens and creating craveable dishes, we’d love to meet you!

In 1960, Walt and Dorothy Elmer opened breakfast focused Elmer’s Colonial Pancake House in Portland, OR. Truly a family owned and operated labor of love, Walt, Dorothy, and their three sons poured their hearts into serving the local community. It was an immediate success thanks to their commitment to bringing people together for home-style cooking, using only the finest ingredients.
Built on the foundation of Walt Elmer’s famous buttermilk pancakes, the original recipe for pancake batter was purchased for $1,000 and rumor has it that Walt kept it locked in his safe. We still use Walt’s original recipe today!
Over the years, the menu was expanded with lunch and dinner items and the restaurant became Elmer’s Pancake & Steakhouse. In 1966, Elmer’s began franchising and continues to grow to this day.
Today, we continue to honor the values of the Elmer’s family by delivering seasonally fresh entrees and premium, made-from-scratch favorites served with care in a warm, inviting family atmosphere.
With 18 company-operated locations throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Arizona, there are many opportunities for advancement.
We invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our team. It is our team that has made Elmer's a Northwest favorite from 1960 to today!

Salary : $17 - $19