Anderson School Catering Cook

McMenamins • Bothell, WA

6d

About The Position

McMenamins Anderson School is hiring a Catering Cook to produce food for catered events. The work includes reading contracts, ensuring food reaches events by established deadlines, following food portioning guidelines, and preparing and presenting a range of catered foods, including cold trays, sauces, hors d’oeuvre trays, meat and seafood, pasta, and small amounts of baked goods. The cook also supports specialty dinners, holidays, and property-wide events.

Catering cooks are responsible for organizing and cleaning their work areas. The role involves physical work and requires mental agility, multitasking, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, both independently and as part of a team.

McMenamins is a family-owned company operating in Oregon and Washington, with neighborhood pubs and historic hotels. The company emphasizes community, art, history, music, food, drink, and fun, and welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain a current food handlers card.
• Work a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Enjoy working in a high-volume, customer-service-oriented environment.
• Be able to perform physical work, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Be able to work independently and as a member of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Previous cooking experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read catering contracts.
• Ensure food is delivered to events by established deadlines.
• Follow established food portioning guidelines.
• Prepare and present catered food, including cold trays, cold and hot sauces, hors d’oeuvre trays, meat and seafood, pasta, and small amounts of baking.
• Produce food for specialty dinners, holidays, and property-wide events.
• Organize and clean the work area.

Benefits

• Employee discounts and perks, including $45 hotel rooms, 40% off bottles of wine, access to concerts, all-day happy-hour beverage pricing, 40% off McMenamins apparel and spa services, and shift food credits.
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package, including vision, medical, dental, chiropractic, and alternative care for eligible employees.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution for eligible employees.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Opportunities to work at other locations, such as the winery or concerts.
• Work-life balance.
• Positive and fun team environment.
• Multiple career path opportunities within McMenamins.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed