Cook

Residence Inn Seattle South Renton; May Creek (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Daily pay

Job summary

InnVentures is seeking a Cook for Residence Inn Seattle South Renton to create memorable dining experiences and support guest satisfaction. You will plan, prepare and present quality meals for hotel guests and catered events, while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes flexibility with morning, evening, and weekend shifts, and offers benefits including health coverage, 401(k), paid time off, and daily pay options to support employees' well-being.

Qualifications

• Previous food handling or prep/line experience is required.
• Some locations may require prior cook experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must be able to read, write, type and use basic technology.
• Stand and move around for an entire shift; lift at least 25 pounds.
• Must obtain a Food Handler’s Permit.
• Flexible schedule; willing to work morning, evening and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare various food items and meals for the restaurant and catered functions.
• Oversee food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality.
• Creatively accommodate special requests from guests.
• Ensure food deliveries are timely, accurate and meet presentation standards.
• Assist with quality, cleanliness and organization of the restaurant and kitchen.
• Assist with inventory, ordering and receiving of all food and beverage items.
• Maintain and enforce sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Support hotel goals through teamwork and collaboration with all departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

InnVentures Overview

Driven by an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit, InnVentures has a culture of building teams that produce winning results. We operate over 75 hotels in 20+ states for some of the Nation’s largest REIT’s and private real estate owners, in addition to a large portfolio of individual and family-owned hotels. Throughout our 40-year history we have established proven methods of management, development, and revenue maximization resulting in a trusted acumen for operating major hotel brands.

Location

Residence Inn Seattle South Renton

Overview

Apply your passion for food and your attention to detail to create memorable guest experiences! As a Cook, your role is to ensure our guests enjoy a quality dining experience that will allow them to be productive and stay strong when they are away from home. Your ability to deliver a consistent and extraordinary food product will support our mission to build guest loyalty.

We offer eligible employees a number of benefits to enhance their health and well-being:

• Group insurance, including medical, dental, vision and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off
• Company-matched 401(k) plan
• Voluntary benefits including short term disability, long term disability, accident, life, critical illness and Flexible Spending Account
• Life enrichment benefits including hotel benefits, employee assistance program, leadership development program and more!
• Get paid daily

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare various food items and meals for the restaurant and catered functions.
• Oversee food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality.
• Creatively accommodate special requests from guests.
• Ensure food deliveries are timely, accurate and meet presentation standards.
• Assist with quality, cleanliness and organization of the restaurant and kitchen.
• Assist with inventory, ordering and receiving of all food and beverage items.
• Maintain and enforce sanitation and safety standards with anyone entering the kitchen area.
• Support the goals of the hotel through teamwork and collaboration with all departments.

Qualifications

Previous food handling or prep/line experience is required. Some locations may require prior cook experience. To be successful in this role, you need strong verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to read, write, type and use basic technology. This job requires you to stand and move around for an entire shift and you also must be able to lift at least 25 pounds. You must be able to obtain a Food Handler’s Permit. Applicants must have a flexible schedule and be willing to work morning, evening and weekend shifts. This role is primarily an evening shift with opportunities to cross train and pick up additional shifts.