Lead Line/Prep Cook

BLOSSOMING LOTUS CAFÉ & JUICE BAR

Position: Lead Line/Prep Cook

Division/Department: Cafe

Reporting Relationship: Operations

Compensation Structure: $17-19/hr Add'l $5-6/hr tip pool

Please do not apply unless you have a sense of purpose around plant-based food.

We are looking responsible and reliable team members who are passionate about plant-based food and view food as medicine. You possess attention to detail and quality, are organized, customer-oriented and truly find joy in nourishing others with clean, healthy, food made with love.  This position would also require experience in preparing and plating entrees, preparing juices and smoothies, opening and closing the café, keeping the seating area sanitized and organized and positive interactions with customers.

Position Brief:       

Blossoming Lotus is seeking an experienced Prep Chef/Line Cook 'ninja' who is looking for a smaller, clean kitchen to manage at our café inside Root Whole Body in NW Portland.  This person understands all aspects of kitchen management, possesses attention to detail, food safety and quality, can organize ordering, batch prep and staff training to assemble (including light cooking) plant-based entrees with speed and presentation finesse.  This position requires cooking and food ordering experience, food cost management, resource/waste management and inventory, and menu management.  

Primary Job Responsibilities:

·       Quality Food & Beverage Preparation per Specifications

·       Batch prep cooking duties for menu: soups, curries, sauces, dressings, raw and cooked entrée elements.  

·       Prepping produce for various food and juice menu items  

·       Timely preparation and expo of customer orders  

·       Timely preparation and packaging of catering orders, corporate lunch on specified days

·       Consistency of plating, portion control and presentation

·       Writing specifications for any new menu items to train 3-4 café team members

·       Coordination with Cafe Manager on food ordering and all quality control when receiving; inventory management, label and stock all ingredients in an organized and accessible manner

·       Protect food quality, presentation and costing control guidelines

·       Train staff as needed to achieve highest level of sanitization and compliance

Food Safety, Cleanliness and Quality  

·        Highest level of cleanliness and organization at the front counter, back kitchen and customer seating area – maintain our café’s health inspection score of 100

·       Comply with sanitation guidelines

·       Maintain clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces

·       Maintain clean and uncluttered prep area and customer seating area

·       Maintain cleaning and maintenance of all kitchen equipment on a monthly or quarterly basis

·       Ensure all food, beverage and supplies are stored properly and properly inventoried

 Requirements:

·       3-5 years kitchen prep or line experience

·       Great training ability, communication and problem-solving skills

·       Ability to consistently deliver quality in a timely manner

·       Computer savvy (Word, Excel, Office); working knowledge of POS programs

Qualifications:

·       3-5 years prep chef, line cook or kitchen management experience

·       Strong knowledge in kitchen safety compliance

·       Passion for our mission of healthy, ‘food as medicine’ menu

·       Problem solving capabilities and calm demeanor

·       Communication and organizational skills

·       Ability to stand on your feet for several hours

·       Ability to lift at least 30 lbs

Pay range: $17.00 - $19.00 (DOE) Tips (add’l $5-6/hr)

Availability: We are open Daily from 9am-6pm.  

Salary : $5 - $6