Cook / Kitchen Lead Bottega d'iL Corso | Portland, OR Full-Time | Tuesday Saturday, 11am 6pm | Mid-Level (3 5 Years Experience)
About Us
Bottega d'iL Corso is Portland's destination for handcrafted Italian salumi, artisan cheeses, and a thoughtfully curated wine and cocktail program. We are passionate about authentic French and Italian food culture and believe that exceptional hospitality starts in the kitchen. We're looking for a skilled Cook / Kitchen Lead who takes pride in their craft and wants to grow with us.
The Role
As our Cook / Kitchen Lead, you'll own the lunch kitchen executing a focused, quality-driven menu rooted in French and Italian culinary tradition, with an emphasis on artisan charcuterie and fine cheese. This is a hands-on leadership role with a clear path to a salaried position and benefits for the right person. You'll work closely with ownership to maintain our standards and help shape the direction of the kitchen.
What You'll Do
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Execute daily lunch service with efficiency, precision, and attention to quality
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Lead and maintain kitchen operations during your shift, Tuesday through Saturday
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Prep, cook, and plate dishes consistent with our French and Italian-focused lunch menu
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Curate and maintain our cheese and charcuterie program with care and expertise
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Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and organization standards
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Manage mise en place and assist with ordering and inventory as needed
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Collaborate with ownership on menu development and seasonal adjustments
What We're Looking For
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3 5 years of kitchen experience, with some leadership or lead cook responsibility
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Solid knowledge of French and Italian cuisine technique, ingredients, and tradition
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Hands-on experience with cheese and charcuterie selection, handling, plating, and pairing
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Comfort in a fast-paced lunch service environment
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Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
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A self-starter who takes ownership of their station and their shift
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Food Handler's Card required (or ability to obtain promptly)
What We Offer
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Full-time schedule: Tuesday Saturday, 11am 6pm (no late nights!)
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Competitive Hourly wage plus tips
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60-day performance review with path to salaried position and benefits
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Staff meals and dining discounts
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A supportive, tight-knit team that loves great food and wine
To Apply
Send us your resume and a brief note about your experience with French and Italian cuisine and your background working with cheese and charcuterie. We'd love to hear from you.
