Job description

About Us

The Eugene Elks Lodge is seeking a part-time cook to join our Club operations team. This is a great opportunity to grow your career while owning all aspects of kitchen operations. The Eugene Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is one of the longest standing social and charitable clubs in Eugene with diverse members, rich community engagement, and a fun space filled with fellowship. We operate a full function Club space for members with a full service kitchen, bar, and dining room. This position will also provide the catering for special events and banquets when our venue is rented by outside parties. Come join our exciting team!

Duties and Responsibilities

· Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh and exceed customer expectations;

· Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients to ensure consistent portion control;

· Bake, grill, steam, and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other foods;

· Present, garnish, and arrange final dishes that delight and surprise;

· Occasionally serve or expedite food;

· Maintain a clean and safe work area and kitchen, including utensils, equipment, dishes, and food storage areas at and above State mandatory requirements;

· Handle and store ingredients and food, including receiving, processing, and storing inventory using appropriate inventory management;

· Maintain food safety and sanitation standards throughout kitchen and food storage areas;

· Execute opening and closing procedures for kitchen and food prep spaces;

· Setup workstations with required ingredients both hot and cold, including banquets and special events;

· Monitor food station inventory levels;

· Accommodate guests’ special requests;

· Operate all kitchen equipment such as grill, ovens, fryers, and dishwashers;

· Maintain solid knowledge of all food products and culinary techniques;

· Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation;

· Maintain all quality control and food logs;

· Actively contribute to lowering food costs and wastes;

· Maintain a high level of professionalism;

· Comply with state and company safety requirements;

· Work as a team with front of house staff, volunteers, and other staff while maintaining frontline ownership of kitchen quality and sanitation;

· Follow all procedures and policies set forth by the company;

· Maintain a neat and clean appearance with clean and safe clothing;

· Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

· Current holder of valid Oregon food handlers’ certification;

· Knowledge of safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness;

· Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating on complex dishes;

· Interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of other people;

· Calm demeanor to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment;

· Accountability for the dishes you prepare measuring up to the expectations of management and customers alike;

· Comprehension and organization to follow direct orders and recipes and to correctly prepare dishes to the standards of the restaurant;

· Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting, and dicing;

· Ability to stand in one place for hours at a time, handle extreme heat and work shifts;

· Ability to communicate with other staff in English;

· High school diploma or equivalent is desirable (comparable experience may be substitute for any education requirement); training from a culinary school will be an asset.

Compensation

· Job type: part-time

· Pay: $14 – $16.50 per hour

· Set weekly schedule with additional hours based on special event schedule

To Apply

· Please submit your resume and a brief introductory statement or cover letter to andrew.clark@elks357.org

· This position is open until filled, with immediate start date available

· Please, no phone calls regarding this position

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Eugene Lodge No. 357 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Eugene Lodge No. 357 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.50 per hour

Experience level:

• 1 year

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Eugene, OR 97402: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

learninglandscape.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, learninglandscape.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, learninglandscape.com is the ideal place to find your next job.