What are the responsibilities and job description for the AM Line Cook position at Makeready?
The Heathman Hotel is where Portland’s cultural legacy meets timeless hospitality. Since 1927, it has stood as a gathering place for artists, writers, performers, and travelers drawn to the creative spirit of the city. Rooted in history yet thoughtfully evolved for the modern guest, The Heathman blends classic elegance with contemporary comfort in the heart of downtown Portland.
The AM Line Cook is responsible for preparing and executing high-quality breakfast and brunch service while maintaining cleanliness, organization, and consistency in the kitchen. This role supports the culinary team by ensuring timely food preparation, adherence to recipes and standards, and a positive guest dining experience reflective of The Heathman Hotel’s hospitality standards.
Requested Tasks:
We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.
Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.
The AM Line Cook is responsible for preparing and executing high-quality breakfast and brunch service while maintaining cleanliness, organization, and consistency in the kitchen. This role supports the culinary team by ensuring timely food preparation, adherence to recipes and standards, and a positive guest dining experience reflective of The Heathman Hotel’s hospitality standards.
Requested Tasks:
- Prepare and cook breakfast and brunch menu items according to recipes and presentation standards
- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies before service
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations throughout the shift
- Ensure food quality, freshness, and proper portioning
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
- Communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams during service
- Assist with prep work, inventory rotation, and receiving deliveries as needed
- Monitor food waste and support cost-control efforts
- Maintain a professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude
- Support banquet or special event breakfast service when require
- Previous line cook or breakfast cook experience preferred
- Knowledge of breakfast preparation techniques and kitchen equipment
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
- Flexible schedule availability, including weekends and holidays
- Food Handler Certification preferred or required per local regulations
- Experience in hotel, fine dining, or upscale casual restaurant environments
- Understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation procedures
- Team collaboration and strong communication skills
- Passion for hospitality and culinary excellence
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during scheduled shifts
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and lift items up to 50 pounds
- Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment including ovens, grills, slicers, fryers, and knives
We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.
Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.