Line Cook for Meridian Restaurant and Bar

Join the culinary team at Meridian Restaurant and Bar inside the Headlands Coastal Lodge and Spa, a luxury retreat catering to adventure-seekers and the active Pacific NW lifestyle. We are a medium-sized restaurant, focused on producing a refined dining experience with all the warmth and genuineness that Oregon is famous for. Housing assistance may be available.

OUR CULTURE | Individual Distinction, Collective Soul

The Noble House Hotels & Resorts philosophy emphasizes "location, distinction, and soul." Our properties are not a "one-size-fits-all." And neither are our team members. What makes us unique lies within our team. We are a group of individuals that share a passion for hospitality. We let our personalities shine and we like to have fun.

A day in the life...

As a line cook, you will assist in the preparation of delicious dishes in the kitchen. You’ll perform routine kitchen tasks so that food can be prepared according to recipes. We change menus frequently to highlight seasonal availability and offer a tasting menu. We strive to deliver exceptional culinary coastal experiences and are looking for someone who shares that same passion.

Key Accountabilities:

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts, to our guests' exact specifications, using a range of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Ensure that all dishes are cooked to the highest level of quality and presentation standards, following recipes and procedures developed by the head chef and sous chef.
• Manage inventory of ingredients, ensuring that all necessary items are stocked and properly stored, and alert the head chef and sous chef when supplies are running low.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to health and safety standards, and assisting with cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, and equipment.
• Collaborate with the rest of the kitchen team to ensure that all dishes are prepared and served in a timely and efficient manner, working quickly and efficiently during busy periods.
• Assist with the development of new dishes, sharing ideas and suggestions with the head chef and sous chef.
• Maintains a positive attitude and the flexibility to take on new and different tasks as assigned by the head chef.

You own this if you have…

• experience as a cook in an upscale casual dining restaurant or similar environment.
• Excellent knowledge of cooking techniques and equipment, with a focus on high-quality ingredients and presentation
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work quickly and efficiently during busy periods.
• Familiarity with health and safety standards and regulations
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary school degree preferred.
• Oregon Food Handlers Permit Required

We’ve got you covered…

Our team members are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Health Benefits Package-Medical/Dental/Vision/EAP
• Supplemental benefits to select such as Short-Term disability, Life Insurance, AD&D and Pet Insurance
• 401K plan with matching
• Paid Holidays/Personal/Vacation/Sick time
• Onsite parking
• Complimentary shift meal
• Team Member/Family/Friend home and restaurant discounts within Noble House Hotels & Resorts (nationwide)
• Career growth opportunities and Recognition Programs

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic 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 (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.