Lead Line Cook | World Trade Center

Columbia Hospitality•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Lead Line Cook prepares and presents food items to established standards while overseeing the quality, presentation, and consistency of work performed by line cooks. The role uses specification sheets and recipes to meet daily preparation requirements, maintain par levels, and prepare new menu items under a supervisor’s direction. It also handles customer requests and supports banquet cooking for groups of up to 100 with a small team. The position is responsible for food preparation area setup, restocking, maintenance, and cleaning; product inventories, ordering, and receiving; and ensuring team adherence to grooming, sanitation, and safe food-handling standards. The Lead Line Cook also completes kitchen opening and closing procedures.

Requirements

At least 5 years of industry experience, including at least 2 years as a lead.
Ability to cook proteins to predetermined temperatures.
Ability to cook and direct a banquet for up to 100 people with the help of a small team.
Required 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.
Working knowledge of mother and minor sauces.
Working knowledge of proper butchering techniques.
Knife skills and ability to adjust preparations for flavor and accommodate customer needs in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Use specification sheets to prepare daily requirements and maintain par levels of necessary items.
Prepare new menu items under the direction of a supervisor.
Ensure attractive and consistent presentations of buffet and plated food items, including hot and cold items.
Interact with and supervise line cooks to monitor food quality, presentation, and consistency.
Accommodate customer requests in a timely manner.
Set up, restock, maintain, and clean food preparation areas.
Conduct product inventories and order and receive products.
Ensure the team maintains grooming standards and follows sanitation and safe food-handling standards.
Complete all kitchen opening and closing procedures.

Benefits

Commuter/parking allowance
Daily pay option
Paid time off and holiday pay
Medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits
401(k)
HSA/FSA plans with employer contribution
Referral bonus
Discounted lodging, dining, spa, golf, and retail
Employee Assistance Program
Volunteer opportunities
Committee participation opportunities
Task force work opportunities
Online learning platform
Third-party discounts, including pet insurance, rental cars, movie and concert tickets, and theme parks and attractions