Banquet Cook| Sign-On Bonus

Overlake Golf Course; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Free Employee Dental and Vision

Discounts on meals, merchandise, and clothing

Paid meal breaks

Health and Wellness Program

Job summary

A prestigious country club in Bellevue, Washington is looking for a Banquet Cook to join their team. This role involves the preparation and execution of food items for various banquet events, ensuring high-quality service for members. Ideal candidates should have a Washington State Food Worker Card and experience in the banquet and restaurant industry. The position offers attractive benefits, including a sign-on bonus and consistent work in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have current Washington State Food Worker Card.
• At least 2-3 years of banquet, hospitality, or food service experience.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute food items for banquet events.
• Provide high-quality service for each plate served.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team.

Skills

Knife skills and technique

Flexibility in food preparation

Experience in Banquet and Restaurant industry

Ability to adapt to special requests

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Hospitality certification or college degree

Job description

Description

Join our team and receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus: $500 when you start and $1000 after 5 months of success with us.

Overlake Golf & Country Club was originally established in 1927 on this beautiful site in the hidden neighborhood of Medina, Washington. It has evolved over the years into a family country club with modern values and has become a place where the members gather to enjoy dining, social activities, golf, tennis and aquatics with family, friends, and business associates. We are known as the premier family club in the Pacific Northwest, and we take great pride in our unrivaled hospitality, our commitment to environmental stewardship, and in developing our staff.

COMPANY CORE VALUES

Evolving, Welcoming, Enriching, Healthy, and Fun!

BENEFITS - 30 HOURS A WEEK OR MORE

• Medical plan options
• Free Employee Dental and Vision
• Mentor with managers that care and bring best industry practices
• Work with a fantastic team
• Discounts on meals, merchandise, and clothing
• Vacation and Sick Accruals
• Continued Training and Job Education Funding
• Company Events and Birthday Celebrations
• Paid 30-minute meal breaks
• Limited access to club facilities during non-peak hours
• Company and Department Events
• Birthday and Tenure Celebrations
• Health and Wellness Program
• Annual Employee Appreciation Week in August

EEO STATEMENT

Overlake Golf and Country Club is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

We are looking for versatile Banquet cook to join a great team! Pay starts at $26-30 an hour, Non-tipping facility. Employee Appreciation Week, Holiday Bonus. Must have experience with Garde Manger, platters, hot foods. Great Benefits and Free Parking.

JOB SUMMARY

As a permanent Banquet Cook, joining our awesome team, responsible for the proper preparation and execution of food items required for all banquet events, including breakfasts, luncheons, dinners and special parties.

This position requires a cook who is passionate about food and providing the best quality service to our members with each plate. Being able to be flexible and adapt our food to special requests is essential. This position would be perfect for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career and join a very experienced crew of chefs and culinary team who are always pushing one another to be better.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current Washington State Food Worker Card
• Proper knife skills and technique
• Banquet and Restaurant industry experience
• At least 18 years of age
• Background check required
• High School diploma or equivalent, college degree or hospitality certification
• Banquet, hospitality and/or food service experience approximately 2-3 years

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing for long periods of time on a variety of surfaces
• Standing at POS workstation for potentially long periods of time
• Ability to sit, crouch, and lift 35 lbs
• Ability to perform the job tasks with or without accommodations