Lead Line Cook in Eugene, Oregon at MB Restaurants LLC

At Pastini, we believe great food starts with great ingredients and great people. Inspired by the farms, vineyards, and waters of the Pacific Northwest, we are dedicated to serving two of life’s greatest pleasures: pasta and wine.

Since opening our first restaurant in Portland in 2001, we have grown to eight locations across Oregon while staying true to our commitment to fresh, locally sourced ingredients and handcrafted food. We partner with local farmers, producers, and artisans to bring the best of our region to every plate. Every dish is prepared to order with care, quality, and attention to detail.

We are currently hiring a Lead Line Cook to join our team at Pastini Eugene.

We're looking for dependable, positive leaders who take pride in their craft and enjoy working in a fast-paced, respectful, and collaborative kitchen. We are seeking an experienced cook looking to find opportunities to learn, develop, and build a career with us.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook menu items to Pastini standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Deliver consistent quality and attention to detail during every shift
• Contribute to a positive, respectful workplace culture

What We're Looking For

• Reliability and strong work ethic
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset
• Passion for food and hospitality
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to learn, grow, and develop new skills

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay plus participation in our tip pool
• Flexible scheduling
• Health insurance for eligible employees
• Paid sick time
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Free shift meals
• Generous dining discounts at all Pastini locations
• Oregon-based retail and service discounts
• Training, development, and advancement opportunities
• A supportive team environment built on respect and inclusion

At Pastini, we believe our people are the heart of our success. If you're passionate about food, hospitality, and being part of a team that cares about quality and each other, we'd love to meet you.

Pastini is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Position Summary:

1. Responsible for correctly preparing all food items in a timely and sanitary manner. Follows all company procedures and policies as outlined in the employee handbook and related training materials.
2. Responsible for following all company standards for food recipe preparation, cooking technique and procedures using only approved (MB Restaurants) specifications and recipe guides and materials.

Essential Functions:

1. Consistently arrives to work as scheduled, prepared to assume shift responsibilities
2. Consistently arrives to work well-groomed and in proper uniform
3. Ensures station is prepared for anticipated levels of business and assists coworkers, as needed
4. Demonstrates perfect knowledge of all portion & styling and prepares all items accordingly
5. Consistently meets all ticket time requirements
6. Maintains company cleanliness and sanitation standards
7. Understands & constantly practices product rotation
8. Records all waste on the waste sheet
9. Accomplishes all daily cleaning duties in a timely manner
10. Regularly demonstrates an understanding of health department regulations pertaining to basic hygiene and safe food handling
11. Follows all company safety requirements according to guidelines in employee handbook and line cook training manual
12. Complies with, and supports, all policies and procedures set forth by all MB Restaurants Employee handbooks and supplemental materials and the departmental training manual
13. Willingly, and with a positive attitude, follows direction of all management, including additional requests for sidework, cleaning, etc.
14. Complies with all required Break Policy as is outlined by BOLI and as directed by management

Qualifications

1. Is able to obtain valid food handler’s card.
2. Demonstrates and practices consistent, effective and proper hand-washing techniques as outlined by government Health Department agency and as directed by management.
3. Demonstrates and practices consistent, effective and proper food handling techniques as outlined by government Health Department agency and as directed by management.
4. Able to arrive to work on time, ready to start a scheduled shift
5. Displays a basic knowledge of restaurant operation
6. Displays a friendly, professional, and helpful attitude towards coworkers and management at all times
7. Demonstrates good time management skills by completing all tasks in a timely manner
8. Must be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions and Environment

1. Must be able to work a variety of scheduled shifts, based on the needs of restaurant volume (example: late hours, holidays, weekends, etc.)
2. Must work well in a fast paced environment
3. Must work well under pressure
4. Must work unscheduled shifts on occasion as directed by managers and the needs of the company
5. Must attend all staff, kitchen staff and dishwashing staff meetings as scheduled by management