Seasonal Prep Cook | The State Hotel

Columbia Hospitality•Seattle, WA

7d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Prep Cook at Ben Paris at The State Hotel prepares food according to specification sheets and recipes, maintains appropriate par levels, and supports the creation and presentation of menu items. The role works with line cooks and under supervisor direction to ensure food quality, consistency, attractive presentation, and timely accommodation of customer requests. It also includes maintaining food preparation areas, product inventory, kitchen procedures, grooming standards, sanitation, and safe food handling.

Requirements

Possess the necessary State Food Handler’s License(s).
Have knife skills and the ability to adjust preparations for flavor and accommodate customer needs in a timely manner.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to other employees.

Nice To Haves

Previous cooking experience preferred.

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 line cooks to monitor the quality, presentation, and consistency of prepared food.
Handle customer needs and accommodate requests in a timely manner.
Set up, restock, maintain, and clean food preparation areas.
Read and interpret recipes.
Conduct product inventories and order and receive products under supervisor direction.
Support team maintenance of grooming standards and adherence to sanitation and safe food-handling standards.
Complete opening and closing kitchen procedures.

Benefits

Subsidized parking.
Tip pooling eligibility.
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 in locations across the globe.
Online learning platform.
Third-party perks, including discounts on pet insurance, rental cars, movie and concert tickets, theme parks, and attractions.