Cook 3

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places; August (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team at a local favorite café, where you will craft delicious dishes from scratch and serve a diverse menu from hearty breakfasts to gourmet pizzas. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your cooking skills in a fast-paced environment while being part of a supportive team that values quality and creativity. With competitive pay, including tips and bonuses, plus the chance to work in a beautiful setting, this position is perfect for passionate cooks looking to make their mark. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow culinary enthusiasts and the satisfaction of delighting guests with every meal.

Benefits

30% Employee Discount

Chef Uniforms Provided

Stay Bonus

Housing Available

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of cooking experience in a fast-paced bistro.
• Valid Washington State Food Workers Card is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals with a focus on guest experience.
• Maintain kitchen procedures and train team members.

Skills

Knife Skills

Cooking Techniques

Teamwork

Time Management

Leadership Skills

Education

Valid Washington State Food Workers Card

ServSafe Certificate

Tools

Chef Uniforms

Safety Shoes

Knife Set

Job description

Lime Kiln Café is Roche Harbor’s local joint, located at the end of our historic wharf building surrounded by saltwater. Lime Kiln Cafe opens early in the morning making donuts from scratch and serving a hearty mid-west style breakfast with crispy hashbrowns dripping with butter, fresh egg creations, famous thin style pancakes and iron skillet retro hash dishes. Then the café switches over to a café style lunch with burgers grilled sandwiches, fish & chips and fresh salads. In the evening we make another shift change and serve authentic brick oven pizzas. We use only the finest ingredients and are very proud of our wild yeast sourdough pizza dough. We toss every pie by hand, top with fresh gourmet ingredients and bake or order to bubbly crisp perfection, Lime Kiln Café is also a great place to get a fast, substantial meal. All employees receive 30% off. Lime Kiln Café is a local favorite and bust year round.

Lead by Sous Chef – Aiden Rusk and talented team.

Responsibilities of Cook 3 include:

• Possess a Valid Washington State Food Workers Card (ServSafe Certificate is helpful but does not qualify/replace a Washington State Food Worker Card)
• Passion for cooking and the willingness to learn from others
• Sense of urgency and commitment to high quality
• Celebrates the importance of team in creating high quality guest experience
• Exceptional knife skills and knowledge of kitchen fundamentals
• Respects the importance of procedures, policies and recipes and able to teach others
• Show up to work each day refreshed and ready to help the team with new challenges
• Developing leadership skills with expectations and inspection
• Developing motivational techniques and ability to personalize management skills

Experience Required/Qualifications:

3-4 years cooking in a fast paced bistro style restaurant.

Start and End Dates:

Start Date: April 21st 2025, May 12th 2025 and June 2nd 2025.

End Date: September 8th 2025, September 28th 2025 or October 26th 2025.

Wage:

$20.00 per/hr. + Tips Overtime Rate (after 40 hrs.): $30.00 per/hr. + Tips

This is a tipped position and pays a lower base wage.

April through October Average - $12.00 per hour Guaranteed by Roche Harbor.

In 2024 the average was $13.77 per each hour worked. Roche Harbor will guarantee that your tip income will average at least $12.00 per hour for anyone working from April to October or May to September. Anyone receiving less than an average tip income of $12.00 for the total hours worked during the time period April to October will be paid the total difference on their last paycheck.

Other Compensation:

• Chef Uniforms provided with cleaning services. (Chef coat, pants, hat and apron) Culinary staff to provide safety shoes and optional knife set.
• Stay Bonus of $1.00 for every hour worked. Must arrive on scheduled start date through end date. Termination of employment forfeits all bonus accrual.

Total compensation potential including Tip Income and End of Season Stay Bonus:

$33.00 per hour.

Housing is available for singles and couples. Rent is paid weekly.