Line Cook​/Prep Cook

BLOSSOMING LOTUS CAFÉ & JUICE BAR

Position:
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 for 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 also requires 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.

Blossoming Lotus is seeking an experienced Line Cook/Prep 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 organization and delivery, possesses attention to detail, food safety and quality, batch prep and assembly of orders (including light cooking) plant-based entrees with speed and presentation finesse.

This position requires cooking and prep experience, batch prep support and will require cross training on the till.

• 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
• As orders come in, label and stock all ingredients in an organized and accessible manner
• Protect food quality, presentation and portion control guidelines

• 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

• 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

• 3-5 years prep chef or line cook 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.