Cook

Livingston Street Capital, LLC; Vancouver, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Pointe is seeking a dependable Cook to join our dining team and deliver exceptional meals to residents. The ideal candidate is passionate about food, committed to cleanliness and food safety, and able to collaborate to support smooth kitchen operations.

Responsibilities include preparation, cooking, portioning, plating, and maintaining equipment and storage areas. Must follow sanitation guidelines and work well in a busy team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen, restaurant, catering, or food service environment.
• Basic cooking techniques and safe food handling.
• ServSafe certification preferred or required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate items per recipes and standards.
• Assist with daily kitchen prep and ingredient organization.
• Monitor quality, freshness, and consistency during service.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstations and storage areas.
• Follow sanitation and hygiene procedures at all times.
• Coordinate with team for timely meal prep and smooth service.
• Support menu execution and adapt during peak periods.

Skills

Teamwork

Food Safety

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Description

Vancouver Pointe is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Cook to join our team and help deliver an exceptional dining experience to our residents. The ideal candidate is passionate about food, committed to cleanliness and food safety, and able to work collaboratively to support smooth kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to established recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.


• Assist with daily kitchen prep, including chopping, seasoning, marinating, measuring, and organizing ingredients.


• Monitor food quality, freshness, and consistency throughout service.


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, and storage areas.


• Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene procedures at all times.


• Coordinate with team members to ensure timely meal preparation and smooth service.


• Support menu execution and adapt to changing kitchen needs during peak periods.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a kitchen, restaurant, catering, or food service environment preferred.


• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food preparation methods.


• Understanding of safe food handling and sanitation standards, and ServSafe certification.


• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented, fast-paced setting.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.


• Good communication and time management skills.


• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights as needed.


• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights as needed.


• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, or holidays as required.