Food Expeditor/Cold Line Cook

Due' Cucina • Redmond, WA

50d • $24 - $26

About The Position

The Food Expeditor/Cold Line Cook assembles orders with urgency and ensures plates are properly garnished and completed to guest satisfaction and the restaurant manager’s specifications. The role communicates with the Front of House team, monitors prepared menu items for quality, and helps with basic food preparation, packaging, and labeling as needed. The employee breaks down, cleans, and restocks the station for the next shift, keeps the kitchen and walk-in clean and organized, and follows nutrition and sanitation guidelines. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

The position requires one year of previous kitchen experience, conversational English, and the ability to work evenings and weekends with scheduling flexibility. A Food Handler’s card must be held or obtained within seven days of hire. The role involves standing continuously during an eight-hour shift, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, moving quickly, and working amid temperature changes, occasional smoke, steam, heat, and confined spaces. Employment is subject to a background check after a conditional offer, including verification of the legal right to work in the United States; Washington State criminal-history records are reviewed individually.

Requirements

• One year of previous kitchen experience.
• High-energy and proactive, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Attention to detail and passion for food.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a Food Handler’s card within seven days of hire.
• Ability to stand continuously throughout an eight-hour shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and move quickly.
• Finger and hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery and knives.
• Ability to withstand temperature changes, occasional smoke, steam, and heat, and work in a confined area.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, with scheduling flexibility.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must speak conversational English.
• Subject to a background check after a conditional job offer, including verification of the legal right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak or understand Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and uphold the company’s core values.
• Assemble orders urgently and ensure plates are properly garnished.
• Ensure orders meet guest satisfaction and the restaurant manager’s specifications.
• Communicate with the Front of House team to meet guests’ needs.
• Monitor prepared menu items to ensure quality standards are met.
• Break down and clean the station for the next shift, restocking as needed.
• Assist with basic food preparation, packaging, and labeling when needed.
• Keep the kitchen and walk-in clean and organized.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other duties as necessary and assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including an Employee Assistance Program, for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Dental insurance for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Vision insurance for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Paid sick time.
• Free meals on shift.
• Employee dining discount at all Due' Cucina locations.
• Competitive base wage of $24.00–$26.00 per hour.
• Growth opportunities.
• Fun and friendly work environment.

What This Job Offers

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