Cook II

Columbia Hospitality; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Get Paid Daily

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 4

401K, HSA/FSA Plans

Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa

Task Force Work Opportunities

Culture & Values

Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Columbia Cares

Online Learning Platform

Eligible for tip pool

Job summary

Salish Lodge & Spa, part of Columbia Hospitality, is seeking a Cook II to join our kitchen team in Snoqualmie, WA. You will prepare daily items, assist with menu development under supervision, and ensure attractive presentation of both buffet and plated dishes.

You should have prior cooking experience, knife skills, and a state food handler license. You will work with a passionate team in a resort setting that emphasizes guest delight and culinary quality.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience required.
• State Food Handler’s License(s).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos, and communicate with team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily mise en place and follow supervisor instructions for menu items.
• Prepare new menu items under the direction of a supervisor.
• Ensure attractive and consistent presentation of food items, both buffet and plated.
• Interact with line cooks to monitor quality and consistency of dishes.
• Handle customer requests in a timely manner and maintain prep area cleanliness.

Skills

Cooking experience

Knife skills

Education

State Food Handler’s License

Job description

Cook II | Salish Lodge & Spa

Our Commitment to you:

“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

THE PERKS

• Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K, HSA/FSA Plans
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, Retail & Partner Perks (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Values-Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Develop!
• Eligible for tip/tip pool

What Success Looks Like

• Utilize specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements, maintain par levels of necessary items
• Prepare new menu items under the direction of a supervisor
• Ensure attractive and consistent presentation of food items, both buffet and plated
• Interact with other line cooks to monitor quality, presentation and consistency of food items prepared
• Handle all needs and accommodate customer requests in a timely manner
• Set up, restock, maintain and clean food prep areas
• Responsible to ensure presentation standards are met for all hot and cold items
• Read and interpret recipes
• Conduct product inventories, order and receive product under direction of a supervisor
• Responsible for team maintenance of grooming standards
• Responsible for team adherence to standards for sanitation and safe food handling
• Responsible for all opening and closing kitchen procedures

What You Bring

• Previous cooking experience required
• Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s)
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos,
• Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and small group situations to other employees
• Must possess knife skills and the ability to adjust preparations for flavor

Native American/Alaskan Native preference applies under applicable TERO requirements

THE FINE PRINT

Accountability | Creativity | Enthusiasm | Honesty | Inclusion | Respect

Columbia Hospitality is a national management and consulting company with more than 25 years of experience in creating hospitality solutions and delivering exceptional experiences. Our portfolio includes award-winning hotels and resorts, premier residential communities, restaurants and bars, private and public golf clubs, conference centers, and distinctive venues. Columbia Hospitality has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Companies to Work for in Washington by Seattle Business Magazine and Puget Sound Business Journal for their commitment to creating a fun, dynamic and nurturing work environment for team members.

Where you’ll work

Consistently ranked among the best small resorts in the world, the Salish Lodge & Spa overlooks the 268-foot Snoqualmie Falls. This iconic Pacific Northwest lodge has a world-renowned spa offering regionally inspired treatments, two restaurants providing a luxuriously comfortable and memorable dining experience, and award-winning wine list and a variety of nearby recreational activities. The resort is located 30 minutes east of downtown Seattle and within 40 minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.