Lead Cook (Seasonal)

Columbia Hospitality•Eastsound, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Banquet Cook (Seasonal) role at Outlook Inn & New Leaf Cafe is a seasonal position focused on preparing high-quality food items for banquets and events. This role involves utilizing specification sheets, preparing new menu items, ensuring attractive and consistent food presentations, and supervising line cooks. The position also requires managing kitchen procedures, maintaining sanitation standards, and accommodating customer requests.

Requirements

5+ years in industry, with at least two years as a lead.
Able to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures.
Ability to cook and direct a banquet up to 100 with the help of a small team.
Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s).
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
Working knowledge of all mother and minor sauces.
Working knowledge of proper butchering techniques.
Knowledge of specialized equipment: Mastering of slicer, Robo-coup, Hobart, convection ovens.
Must possess knife skills, the ability to adjust preparations for flavor, and accommodate customer’s needs in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Utilizes specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements and maintain par levels of necessary items.
Prepares new menu items under the direction of a supervisor.
Ensures attractive and consistent presentations of food items, both buffet and plated.
Interacts with and supervises line cooks to monitor quality, presentation, and consistency of food items prepared.
Handles all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely manner.
Sets up, re-stocks, maintains, and cleans food preparation areas.
Ensures presentation standards are met for all hot and cold items.
Reads and interprets recipes.
Conducts product inventories, ordering and receiving of product.
Responsible for team maintenance of grooming standards.
Responsible for team adherence to standards for sanitation and safe food handling.
Responsible for all opening and closing kitchen procedures.

Benefits

Hourly Pay Range: $23 to $24 DOE
Temporary onsite housing provided during seasonal employment
Get Paid Daily
Paid Time off & Holiday Pay
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
HSA/FSA Plans - with employer contribution
Referral Bonus
Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail
Employee Assistance Program
“Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
Committee Participation Opportunities
Task Force Work Opportunities
Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)