COOK (FULL TIME)

Bon Appétit Management Company; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking a full-time Cook in Tukwila, WA. You will prepare nutritious meals according to federal and corporate standards, ensuring exceptional food quality and safety at all times.

Responsibilities include using established recipes, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and operating kitchen equipment. Candidates must have experience in batch cooking and catering and demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety.

Full-time employees enjoy various benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, and more.

Qualifications

• Previous batch cooking and catering experience required.
• Personal commitment to safety and cleanliness is essential.
• Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Ensure correct portioning and attractive presentation of meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe food-handling procedures.

Skills

Batch cooking

Catering experience

Cleanliness standards

Food presentation

Job description

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Job Details

• Location: Sodo Culinary – 360 Corporate Drive North, Tukwila, WA 98188. Online applications only.
• Schedule: Full time; Monday through Friday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
• Compensation: $24.00–$26.00 per hour.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus available.
• Requirement: Previous batch cooking and catering experience required.
• Hiring status: Hiring immediately for full‑time COOK positions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food‑handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in‑service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
• The use of a medium‑weight cut glove when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• The use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Benefits

Full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.

Full‑time positions also offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed remotely, see the paid time‑off benefits information at https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Background Screening

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Drug‑Free Workplace

Bon Appetit maintains a drug‑free workplace.