Cook 3

Aparium Hotel Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking culinary team as a Cook 3, where passion for the culinary arts meets a commitment to quality and collaboration. In this role, you'll create scratch-made dishes while honing your skills in a supportive environment that values teamwork and respect. With a focus on fresh, local ingredients and an inclusive atmosphere, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow in your culinary career. Enjoy competitive pay, tips, and a range of benefits, including medical and dental insurance, as you contribute to an innovative kitchen culture.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off for volunteering

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of cooking experience required.
• Knowledge of food safety and culinary techniques essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain organized workstations and respect ingredients.

Skills

food prep

knife skills

basic dressings

culinary terminology

knife sharpening

effective communication

basic math skills

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Position: Cook 3

Location: Seattle, WA

Job Id: 146

# of Openings: 5

Overview

Cook 3 reports to the Sous Chef; this position is non-exempt.

What’s in It for You

• $26.50 hourly rate plus tips
• Paid Vacation, Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time, and Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Inclusive environment emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion

Who We Are

Our restaurant features rustic and refined hearth-inspired cuisine from the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing local, seasonal, and fresh ingredients. The kitchen ethos is simplicity and craftsmanship, focusing on precision, balance, and respect for raw materials. Passion is the key ingredient.

The Role

As a Cook 3, you will collaborate with culinary leadership to develop and execute scratch-made dishes. You should be passionate about honing your craft, knowledgeable in culinary techniques, disciplined, and team-oriented. Respect, humility, and open-mindedness are essential for working effectively with colleagues and leadership.

What You Will Do

• Uphold company principles and embody values that promote collaboration and guest satisfaction
• Work collaboratively with culinary leadership
• Maintain organized workstations and respect ingredients and equipment
• Prepare food adhering to recipes and presentation standards
• Continuously develop culinary skills and knowledge
• Communicate openly with the team through meetings and feedback sessions
• Report facility and equipment issues to management

What You Will Need

• Passion for culinary arts and experience in various cuisines
• Skills: food prep, knife skills, basic dressings, understanding culinary terminology, knife sharpening, etc.
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of cooking experience
• Food safety knowledge, including ServSafe certification (or within 30 days of hire)
• Ability to follow cleaning and prep guidelines
• Effective communication skills in English
• Basic math skills for inventory and recipe measurements
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and 100 lbs. with assistance, and stand for long periods

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We celebrate all individuals and do not discriminate. Aparium is an E-Verify employer.

Pay Range: $26.50 per hour

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