CAD Cook II

7 Cedars Resort • Sequim, WA

2d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Cedars at Dungeness is looking for a skilled and motivated Cook II to join our culinary team. If you take pride in creating high‑quality dishes, thrive in a fast‑paced kitchen, and enjoy contributing to an exceptional dining experience, this is a great opportunity to grow your craft in a supportive, team‑focused environment. Responsible for the preparation of all aspects of food production, presentation, and service, following procedures, schedules, and assignments precisely. Native American hiring preference for qualified candidates.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Three (3) years experience in institutional food preparation preferred
• Knowledge of proper preparation technique
• Ability to memorize certain recipes to ensure consistency
• Thorough knowledge of all institutional kitchen equipment including broiler, sauté, fryer
• Knowledge of proper preparation technique
• Must possess outstanding interpersonal communications skills to effectively interface with guests and/or team members
• Strong organization, prioritization, and multiple-tasking skills
• Strong attention to detail, and a commitment to quality
• Highly adaptable with the ability to adjust to change in a positive manner
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing

Responsibilities

• Cook in bulk while minimizing waste, following prep lists & directions from Supervisors
• Weigh, measure, mix ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment; season & cook food according to recipes
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and deep fryers
• Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity
• Maintain proper stock and prep for day and next shift
• Properly wrap, date, and store leftover food as needed
• Prepare raw products or prepared food items properly
• Serve prepared food items in a timely fashion
• Ability to read, use and create recipes and creative nightly specials
• Understand all recipes, proper portion control & consistent plate presentation according to our quality standards & authorized recipes (refer to menu, Kitchen notebooks with pictures if necessary)
• Maintain a clean workstation; maintain a well-stocked workstation to facilitate the next shift, communicating to Supervisors & co-workers to help promote teamwork on both projects
• Must exhibit a sense of urgency to fulfill orders or tasks to meet our customer needs and to be a team player; being helpful, productive & professional in manner
• Is friendly, courteous, and helpful to other associates and customers even in stressful conditions of a quick-paced kitchen, often accompanied by intense heat
• Is aware of and practices sanitation policies and regulations
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned
• Must follow all safety and sanitation rules and regulations
• Follow all general and department policies and procedures

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance (medical/dental/vision), paid vacation and sick time, 6 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, employer paid life insurance, wellness reimbursement programs, a shared leave program, and more!
• All 7 Cedars employees enjoy free access to our employee assistance program, resort and local discounts including 50 cents/gallon off on fuel, 50% employee meals while on the clock and 20% otherwise, free golf, and the list goes on and on!
• All employees also have the option to join our 401K plan with no waiting period and a 4% company match, enroll in supplemental insurance, and have free access to a Merrill Lynch financial advisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED