Cook | Elevated Dining

Cynara; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Discounts on food and beverage

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Cynara Restaurant & Lounge in Olympia, WA is seeking a Cook for part-time, on-site work. You will prepare food to standardized recipes, keep the kitchen clean and organized, and assist with inventory and safety practices. The role emphasizes teamwork and reliability to deliver consistent dining experiences.

Requires 18+ years old, an active Food Handler's Card, and ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen. Good communication and adherence to SOPs are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a current Food Handler's Card.
• Must work on-site in Olympia, WA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food consistent with designated recipes and timing standards.
• Ensure stations and kitchen areas are clean, stocked, and orderly.
• Maintain sanitation of dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Follow safety procedures and report issues to management.
• Support teamwork and assist in inventory needs as required.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Cynara Restaurant & Lounge

Cook | Elevated Dining

Olympia, WA 98501 - $17.50 - $24.00 / hour - part time

Job Description

Are you a professional cook or looking to join a team who cares? Appreciate a kitchen that has great recipes and systems for success. Do you enjoy providing exciting dining experiences for friends and family? Join our team today! We have full and part-time positions available for qualified applicants.

Purpose Statement
The job of Cook was created to assist in the daily food production and operations of the kitchen as per the procedures and guidelines of the company and to provide high-quality, professional production and service of food, beverages, and assistance to every guest of the restaurant.

Essential Functions

• Must work on-site and hold a current Food Handler's Card to assure that all food storage and preparation of meals meet all federal, state, and local guidelines, as per the company's policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Prepare food consistent with designated recipes and timing standards.
• Assures all stations, including the kitchen, storerooms and workstations are clean, stocked, and orderly.
• Assures all dishes, pots/pans, knives, utensils, glassware, and dishware are cleaned and sanitized, as prescribed by company procedures and guidelines.
• Assures the dishwasher is working properly at all times.
• Assures the safety of the restaurant and its equipment is consistently maintained by reporting any issues regarding equipment.
• Promptly reports to management any safety, guest, personnel and/or facility issues.
• Consistently follows meal recipes and menus accurately.
• Successfully assists in the promoting culture of teamwork.
• Promptly reports all inventory needs of the area(s) responsible for to the manager, to assure supplies are always available.
• Complies with all procedures of the company including but not limited to the Standard Operating Procedures.

Additional Functions

• Must be able to remain professional and be flexible in a changing environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing as per the company's formal communication procedures.
• Successfully interact with crewmembers, guests, and managers.
• Serves as an effective team member.
• Maintains a clean uniform at all times.
• Backs up co-workers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This position is primarily conducted indoors, including in a kitchen with exposure to hot surfaces, and sharp objects, with some work also done outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• The individual must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to walk and stand for entire shift minus break times.
• The individual must have small motor movements which are associated with cutting, pouring, reaching, holding, and grabbing objects.
• Must have a visual acuity which assures the individual can read all recipes, safety instructions and other critical information needed to perform the job.
• Must have hearing acuity which assures the individual can hear and understand verbal instructions when equipment is operating in the kitchen, guest orders, and manager instructions.

We offer

$17.50 - $24.00 per hour (Combined hourly wage* and average tip pool potential**).

*Base pay of $17.50 - $19.00 per hour**Tip pool averages $4 - $8 per hour.

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions for qualifying employees(subject to the conditions of the plan).

Discounts on food and beverage in our restaurants.

Opportunity for advancement.