COOK Part Time - WEEKEND

Pyramid Global Hospitality•Seattle, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a passionate and motivated Cook to join their Culinary team at the Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Downtown. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong desire to learn and grow their culinary talents in a professional kitchen environment. The Cook will assist the Chef in food production for various outlets including the kitchen, cafeteria, banquets, dining room, and fine dining. A key aspect of the role involves maintaining adequate production levels and ensuring quality and consistency in all food preparation. The company emphasizes a 'People First' culture, offering support for employee success both at work and at home, and is committed to diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing.

Requirements

Active Food handler’s certification or the ability to get it.
Must be willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts.
Requires strong organizational skills.
Must be able to work independently.
Able to be on your feet for long periods of time.
Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
At least 21 years of age.
Have a desire to exceed expectations.
An energetic personality.
Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment.
Strong desire to learn and develop skills.

Nice To Haves

Work with the culinary leadership team to create menus which reflect seasonal availability and concept of the restaurant.

Responsibilities

Assist the Chef in production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining.
Maintain a passive leadership role in maintaining adequate production levels from the Kitchen staff.
Develop knowledge and skills in various cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté and fry).
Experience using knives and various kitchen equipment.
Reach and recreate recipes.
Be consistent on all food preparation.
Learn how to minimize food waste through cross utilization.
Work with a world-class culinary team.
Create workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat).
Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
Be responsible for the quality of ingredients.