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Why us?Urban Farmer is seeking PM Line Cook to join our culinary team. Portland's most sophisticated Farmer-to-Table steakhouse, located on the 8 th floor of the Nines Hotel. We take advantage of Oregon's bounty and use locally sourced ingredients and meats to distinguish our food as the best in the city.As part of the Sage Restaurant Group , we focus on building "independent" restaurants and lounges bordering our hotels in prime locations. We connect with the people that live and work in the communities we serve by providing highly designed, innovative, locally-focused food and beverage experiences. Surrounded by farms, forests and the ocean, Portland is one of America's booming food cities with year round Farmers' Markets and artisans creating and making some of the most delicious goods in America. It's a chefs' playground.Job OverviewA Line Cook is to ensure proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks and ensure proper sanitation levels.Responsibilities+ Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.+ Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.+ Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen "clean as you go" policy to ensure strict adherence.+ Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.+ Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.+ Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.+ Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.+ Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.+ Assist in keeping buffet stocked.+ Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.+ Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.+ Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.+ Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.+ Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.+ Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.+ Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.+ Assist in keeping buffet stocked.+ Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.+ Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.QualificationsEducation/Formal TrainingHigh school education or equivalent.ExperienceExperience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).Knowledge/Skills+ Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.+ Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.+ Periodic climbing required.+ Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.+ Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.+ Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.+ Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.+ Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.+ Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.EnvironmentInside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.BenefitsTheNinesoffersperksthat are comparable to progressive employers.+ Medical, Vision, Dental and Retirement Benefits:+ Paid sick time and eligibility to apply for Paid Leave Oregon+ Eligible to enroll in medical insurance with employer covering up to 70% of premiums with wellness credit+ Eligible to enroll in dental insurance with employer contribution towards premiums & vision insurance+ Eligible toparticipatein the Company's 401(k) program with up to 4% employer match, meeting safe harbor requirements and no vesting period+ Eligible to enroll in HealthSavingsAccounts(HSA)with qualifying medical plans and receive up to $1000 company contribution+ Eligible to enroll in Health, Dependent and CommuterFlexibleSpendingAccounts(FSA)+ Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage, with option to enroll in supplemental coverage+ Eligible to enroll for short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage+ Eligible topurchasePet Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance+ WINFertilityguidance for those enrolled in Sage medical plan+ Other Benefits:+ All associates can enjoy our complimentary cafeteria+ $50 TriMet monthly subsidy - Our location is right next to the center of all four MAX lines and close to the Portland Streetcar, a prime location for driving, taking public transportation, biking, or even walking to work.+ Calm Health Application Subscription+ Employeeassistanceprogram+ Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays+ Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per calendar year+ Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more+ Eligible toparticipatein the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referralBold. Bright. Caring. Energetic. Driven. Strategic. Daring. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we aim to provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are passionate and committed to making a difference.If this sounds like you, then explore the career positions at SageHospitalitythat await you.SalaryUSD $24.00 - USD $26.00 /Hr.ID: _2026-30894_Position Type: _Regular Full-Time_Property : _The Nines_Outlet: _Urban Farmer Portland_Category: _Culinary_Min: _USD $24.00/Hr._Max: _USD $26.00/Hr._Tipped Position: _Yes__Address_ : _525 SW Morrison St__City_ : _Portland__State_ : _Oregon_EOE Protected Veterans/Disability