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Watershed Cafe & Bistro
watershedcafeoc
KITCHEN
PART-TIME
26/HR + TIPS
OREGON CITY
$26 p/hr+tips! Come work with a great team
Our growing cafe is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team. We are focused on serving food crafted from locally sourced partners and seasonal fresh ingredients. We are looking for candidates who value cleanliness, have a sense of urgency, a passion for food and possess a keen attention to detail. Our staff is a tight-knit crew and we work very closely together.
Estimated shifts roughly 30 hrs./wk. mornings/early afternoons
Weekdays/Weekends, ideally Sunday through Wednesday
Two days shift lead $26 - two days line $24 with an average of $28-30+ hourly with tips
Note:
Possibility of full-time expanded hours as we grow; full-time staff receive 100% paid health insurance, including vision and dental in addition to benefits listed below. If you are seeking full time, we will strive to get you t.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to a work environment that values positivity, mutual respect, integrity, andpassion
Lead and manage the kitchen team during your scheduled shifts, providing guidance, direction and support to line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers
Ensure all kitchen staff are properly trained and follow recipes, portion controls, and food safety standards
Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff to coordinate ticket times and special requests
Able to maintain a clean workspace and work efficiently in a busy brunch/cafe environment
Act as a role model for staff by exhibiting a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and keeping our standard of quality high
Handle and issues that arise in the kitchen, including equipment malfunction, ingredient shortages, staffing challenges, or issues with deliveries
Monitor and maintain inventory levels, placing orders as necessary to ensure proper stock levels
Ensure the kitchen is kept clean and sanitized, adhering to local health and safety regulations, and all deep cleaning tasks arepleted each day they are assigned
Qualifications:
Demonstrates a positive attitude, willingness to learn and teach, and a love for breakfast food
The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5+ years experience in high-volume restaurants, and 3+ years in a leadership role, strong knife andmunication skills, and a proven ability to manage their own time
Strong demonstrated knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen operations
Operates with a collaborative mindset. Everyone is wee to bring new ideas to the table
Up to date Oregon Food Handlers certificate and ServSafe (or willingness to get certified)
Breakfast/Lunch experience preferred
Part Time Benefits:
Paid PTO package that includes accrued vacation, personal and sick time based on hours worked starting from day one
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Employee shift meals
About Watershed Cafe & Bistro
We are a family-owned cafe open in the heart of downtown Oregon City. We have a passion for our city and ourmunity, and our goal is to provide a positive and supportive working environment for our team and a weing third place to enjoy delicious food and drinks. We love breakfast food. Seriously. We love it.
Why did we name the Cafe & Bistro the Watershed?
Oregon City sits at one of the most historic watersheds in the Pacific NW, directly alongside Willamette Falls, originally known as Tumwata Falls by the indigenous tribes who call this area their homeland. The watershed sustained life for the entire Willamette Valley, from plants, animals, fish and people. Communities came together to trade, fish and hold celebrations that were important to their traditions. Oregon City is also the first incorporated city west of the Mississippi River, and the literal End of the Oregon Trail. The Watershed Cafe & Bistro is a tie back to the roots of the land, the people, and the symbiotic relationship to the water. This is a place for nourishment, creativity, restoration and celebration.
Vision
We envision the Watershed as a place w everyone feels wee to enjoy delicious, healthy, and memorable food and drinks that bring people together. Whether you live in Oregon City or you're passing through for a visit, you're wee as part of our Watershed.
Mission
We are on a mission to provide a gathering third place in downtown Oregon City with amunity atmosp, serving unique menu items and familiar favorite meals you can enjoy while you work, study or hang out with friends and family or grab some nourishment to go.
Values
Respect. We are grateful for ourmunity who choose to support our local business and are especially respectful of our staff. It takes dedication to work in the service industry, pouring body, mind and creativity into a workday, all while interacting with people minute by minute. We respect the skill and effort necessary for our employees toe to work every day and show up to be the best version of themselves. This respect leads us to prioritizing a cost structure that supports a living wage and providing benefits that support the whole person.
Community. We believe our everyone in ourmunity deserves a place to feel wee and be nourished. This is our collective space, and we invite respectful individuals to make our cafe their third place.
Locally Sourced. We make every effort to support local farmers, growers and small business owners. The Pacific Northwest is a bountiful resource, from trees, fruit and plants to animals and fish, and our goal is to make the best use of our natural resources at home.
Responsibility. We believe we are part of a watershed, and we take care of themunity members around us. A portion of our proceeds are donated to the Portland-Metro area nonprofits who focus on housing and homelessness services.
Creativity. We believe in quality food and drinks made with intentionality and inspiration. Our menu reflects who we are as a family,bining our experiences and passions together to bring guests seasonal rotating surprises and favorite mainstays that draw you back again and again.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Watershed ismitted to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is Watershed Cafe policy to provide a work environment free from unlawful discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, expunged juvenile record, performance of duty in a uniformed service or physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
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Watershed Cafe & Bistro - 812 Main St, Oregon City, OR, 97045
Watershed Cafe & Bistro
watershedcafeoc
KITCHEN
PART-TIME
26/HR + TIPS
OREGON CITY
$26 p/hr+tips! Come work with a great team
Our growing cafe is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team. We are focused on serving food crafted from locally sourced partners and seasonal fresh ingredients. We are looking for candidates who value cleanliness, have a sense of urgency, a passion for food and possess a keen attention to detail. Our staff is a tight-knit crew and we work very closely together.
Estimated shifts roughly 30 hrs./wk. mornings/early afternoons
Weekdays/Weekends, ideally Sunday through Wednesday
Two days shift lead $26 - two days line $24 with an average of $28-30+ hourly with tips
Note:
Possibility of full-time expanded hours as we grow; full-time staff receive 100% paid health insurance, including vision and dental in addition to benefits listed below. If you are seeking full time, we will strive to get you t.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to a work environment that values positivity, mutual respect, integrity, andpassion
Lead and manage the kitchen team during your scheduled shifts, providing guidance, direction and support to line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers
Ensure all kitchen staff are properly trained and follow recipes, portion controls, and food safety standards
Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff to coordinate ticket times and special requests
Able to maintain a clean workspace and work efficiently in a busy brunch/cafe environment
Act as a role model for staff by exhibiting a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and keeping our standard of quality high
Handle and issues that arise in the kitchen, including equipment malfunction, ingredient shortages, staffing challenges, or issues with deliveries
Monitor and maintain inventory levels, placing orders as necessary to ensure proper stock levels
Ensure the kitchen is kept clean and sanitized, adhering to local health and safety regulations, and all deep cleaning tasks arepleted each day they are assigned
Qualifications:
Demonstrates a positive attitude, willingness to learn and teach, and a love for breakfast food
The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5+ years experience in high-volume restaurants, and 3+ years in a leadership role, strong knife andmunication skills, and a proven ability to manage their own time
Strong demonstrated knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen operations
Operates with a collaborative mindset. Everyone is wee to bring new ideas to the table
Up to date Oregon Food Handlers certificate and ServSafe (or willingness to get certified)
Breakfast/Lunch experience preferred
Part Time Benefits:
Paid PTO package that includes accrued vacation, personal and sick time based on hours worked starting from day one
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Employee shift meals
About Watershed Cafe & Bistro
We are a family-owned cafe open in the heart of downtown Oregon City. We have a passion for our city and ourmunity, and our goal is to provide a positive and supportive working environment for our team and a weing third place to enjoy delicious food and drinks. We love breakfast food. Seriously. We love it.
Why did we name the Cafe & Bistro the Watershed?
Oregon City sits at one of the most historic watersheds in the Pacific NW, directly alongside Willamette Falls, originally known as Tumwata Falls by the indigenous tribes who call this area their homeland. The watershed sustained life for the entire Willamette Valley, from plants, animals, fish and people. Communities came together to trade, fish and hold celebrations that were important to their traditions. Oregon City is also the first incorporated city west of the Mississippi River, and the literal End of the Oregon Trail. The Watershed Cafe & Bistro is a tie back to the roots of the land, the people, and the symbiotic relationship to the water. This is a place for nourishment, creativity, restoration and celebration.
Vision
We envision the Watershed as a place w everyone feels wee to enjoy delicious, healthy, and memorable food and drinks that bring people together. Whether you live in Oregon City or you're passing through for a visit, you're wee as part of our Watershed.
Mission
We are on a mission to provide a gathering third place in downtown Oregon City with amunity atmosp, serving unique menu items and familiar favorite meals you can enjoy while you work, study or hang out with friends and family or grab some nourishment to go.
Values
Respect. We are grateful for ourmunity who choose to support our local business and are especially respectful of our staff. It takes dedication to work in the service industry, pouring body, mind and creativity into a workday, all while interacting with people minute by minute. We respect the skill and effort necessary for our employees toe to work every day and show up to be the best version of themselves. This respect leads us to prioritizing a cost structure that supports a living wage and providing benefits that support the whole person.
Community. We believe our everyone in ourmunity deserves a place to feel wee and be nourished. This is our collective space, and we invite respectful individuals to make our cafe their third place.
Locally Sourced. We make every effort to support local farmers, growers and small business owners. The Pacific Northwest is a bountiful resource, from trees, fruit and plants to animals and fish, and our goal is to make the best use of our natural resources at home.
Responsibility. We believe we are part of a watershed, and we take care of themunity members around us. A portion of our proceeds are donated to the Portland-Metro area nonprofits who focus on housing and homelessness services.
Creativity. We believe in quality food and drinks made with intentionality and inspiration. Our menu reflects who we are as a family,bining our experiences and passions together to bring guests seasonal rotating surprises and favorite mainstays that draw you back again and again.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Watershed ismitted to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is Watershed Cafe policy to provide a work environment free from unlawful discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, expunged juvenile record, performance of duty in a uniformed service or physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
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Watershed Cafe & Bistro - 812 Main St, Oregon City, OR, 97045
Job ID: 489567102
Originally Posted on: 8/15/2025
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