Lead Line Cook | Bell Harbor International Conference Center

Columbia Hospitality•Seattle, WA

9d•$29 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Let’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you: Our Commitment to you: “People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success. Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet. What you’ll do: The Brass Tacks Utilizes specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements, maintains par levels of necessary items Prepares new menu items under direction of supervisor Ensures attractive, consistent presentations of food items, both buffet and plated Interacts/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 Responsible for ensuring presentation standards are meet 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 Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. Where you’ll work: Seattle's premier waterfront conference venue features 18 meeting rooms totaling 100,000 square feet with capacity for up to 6,000 guests. A multiple recipient of the Planners Choice Award from Successful Meetings and Meeting News, Bell Harbor features panoramic views of downtown Seattle and Puget Sound, Northwest-inspired cuisine and complimentary high-speed internet with REAL bandwidth! Bell Harbor is a member of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), ensuring a superior meeting experience with state-of-the-art audiovisual, Herman Miller chairs made for comfort, and well-lit meeting space. Additional venues offered via the Bell Harbor sales team include Smith Cove Cruise Terminal located on Seattle's Magnolia waterfront with over 96,000 square feet of event space perfect for trade shows and large events, and directly adjacent to Bell Harbor the Maritime Event Center, a less traditional space that adds a nautical-themed backdrop to weddings and social events.

Requirements

5+ years in industry, 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 a help of a small team
Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s)
Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, 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
Looking for motivated individuals, ability to be task driven, quality and team orientated.

Responsibilities

Utilizes specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements, maintains par levels of necessary items
Prepares new menu items under direction of supervisor
Ensures attractive, consistent presentations of food items, both buffet and plated
Interacts/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
Responsible for ensuring presentation standards are meet 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

Commuter/Parking Allowance
Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
Employee Assistance Program
“Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
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)