Lead Cook (Seasonal)

Columbia Hospitality•Eastsound, WA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal role for a Lead Banquet Cook at Outlook Inn & New Leaf Cafe. The position focuses on preparing food items, maintaining quality and consistency, and supervising line cooks. The company emphasizes a people-first, values-driven culture focused on creating exceptional experiences.

Requirements

5+ years in the industry, with at least two years as a lead.
Able to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures.
Ability to cook and direct a banquet for up to 100 people 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 customer needs and accommodates 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.