Cook

The Screaming Yak; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 23,598 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Personal Time Off

Free employee shift meals

Friends & Family Meal Discounts

Leadership opportunities & career growth

Job summary

A local restaurant in Spokane, WA, is hiring for a full-time cook position. The role requires dedication to quality food and service, with responsibilities including food preparation, stocking kitchen stations, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a Washington State Food Worker Card and a strong work ethic. Benefits include health insurance, paid personal time off, and meal discounts, creating a supportive work environment focused on teamwork and growth.

Qualifications

• Washington State Food Worker Card is required.
• Two years of experience in a fast-paced cooking environment preferred.
• Must be reliable and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Follow all kitchen policies and procedures.
• Stock and set up kitchen stations for service.
• Ensure food quality meets company standards.
• Work with front of house for timely order completion.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Washington State Food Worker Card (WSFWC)

Two years previous cooking experience

Willing to work a flexible schedule

Ability to multitask efficiently

Familiar with kitchen equipment

Strong work ethic

Team player with a professional demeanor

Ability to stand for prolonged periods

Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Job description

Overview

The Screaming Yak is currently hiring for full-time cook positions.

The Screaming Yak strives to be great. The locally owned supplier of great food, great drinks and great times – all served up with a great name.

Our staff members need to be kind and friendly but a little sassy too. They need to be dedicated and proud to serve great food and great drinks. They need to be serious about providing all this greatness with seriously great service.

The Screaming Yak features Jack Daniels-centric food and beverages. We are open for lunch and dinner every day and throw in breakfast service on the weekends.

Wage

• Pay range for position: $17.13 to $22.00 per hour
• Earn weekly tips

Responsibilities/Duties

• Follow all policies and procedures
• On time and attend all meetings
• Stock and set up kitchen stations
• Ensure that all food products and menu items meet company recipe specifications for preparation, quality and preparation
• Work with front of house staff to ensure that orders are completed according to food & service standards and on time
• Complete all assigned opening, running, closing duties and side work
• Ensure sanitation and food safety procedures, regulations and laws are strictly followed
• Ensure a safe working environment to reduce the risk of incident, injury and food handling related issues

*Please note, job duties are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Skills/Experience

• Washington State Food Worker Card (WSFWC)
• Two (2) years previous cooking experience in a professional and fast paced environment preferred
• Willing to work a flexible schedule and weekends
• Ability to multitask efficiently
• Familiar with kitchen equipment and appliances
• Strong work ethic, reliable, aware of the details
• Team player with a courteous, friendly and professional demeanor
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (for eligible full-time employees)
• In lieu of paid sick leave we offer Paid Personal Time Off (PTO)
  • Earn 1 hour PTO for every 40 hours worked
• Direct Deposit
• Free employee shift meals
• Friends & Family Meal Discounts
• Leadership opportunities & career growth

The Screaming Yak embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.