Restaurant Line Cook

Job Description:

Line Cook Location :

Spirits Bar & Grill, Port Hadlock, WA Reports To :

Executive Chef Role Summary Spirits Bar & Grill is seeking two professional, high-energy Line Cooks to join our culinary team. This role is responsible for preparing high-quality dishes with precision and speed across several service areas. At Spirits, your work does more than just feed our guests; as part of Bayside Housing & Services, our hospitality operations directly support our mission to provide housing and advocacy for our community. Every meal prepared—whether for a restaurant guest or a shelter resident—helps sustain the programs that provide a "hand up" to those in need in our local area. In this role, you will work with fresh ingredients sourced from our onsite gardens and support a diverse range of service needs, including daily restaurant operations, shelter meal service, and various events and catering.

Key Responsibilities Station Management:

Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies, including fresh produce harvested from our onsite gardens.

Multi-Service Execution:

Prepare and cook menu items for a variety of needs, including: High-volume restaurant service at Spirits Bar & Grill. Nutritious, high-quality meals for the Bayside shelter program. Catering and banquet production for onsite events and festivals.

Quality Control:

Ensure that all food meets quality standards and is delivered in a timely, synchronized fashion.

Safety & Sanitation:

Maintain a clean and organized workstation; strictly comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.

Inventory:

Help monitor stock levels and minimize food waste to ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and sustainably.

Mission Integration Community Impact:

Understand and represent the Bayside Mission, recognizing that our work provides the financial foundation and direct support for transitional housing and community services.

Collaborative Environment:

Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor that reflects our organizational values of dignity and community care.

Resource Stewardship:

Practice diligent portion control and waste management to maximize the resources available for our non-profit initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements Experience:

Proven experience as a Line Cook, Restaurant Cook, or Prep Cook.

Technical Skills:

Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.

Versatility:

Ability to transition effectively between restaurant service, large-scale catering prep, and shelter meal production.

Pace:

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Certification:

Current Food Handler's Permit (or ability to obtain one). Background check required Why Join Us? You will be part of a unique hospitality model where professional excellence meets social purpose. We offer a supportive team environment where your culinary skills contribute directly to the well-being of the local community.

Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time Pay:

$19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) Employee discount Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training

Shift:

Day shift Evening shift Morning shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person