Cook Oyster Bar

King's Seafood Company; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth Opportunities

Education Reimbursement

Generous Dining Discount

Job summary

King's Seafood Company is opening a Water Grill in Bellevue, Washington, seeking a cook for the oyster bar. You will interact with guests while preparing seafood dishes and sharing your knowledge about seafood. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of $19 - $24 plus tips and comes with premium benefits including growth opportunities within a supportive culinary family.

Essential qualifications include being at least 18 years old and having a Food Handlers Card. Join us in a productive and enjoyable work environment at our beautiful restaurant!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Any previous culinary training.
• Ability to communicate verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests and prepare raw bar dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned station.
• Cook for scheduled meal period.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Communication

Knowledge of menu items

Food handling

Education

High school graduate or some college

Food Handlers Card

Job description

Overview

For over 25 years, the Water Grill has sated the palates of seafood lovers in Southern California. Hailed as "the best seafood in Southern California" by the internationally recognized Zagat Guide, Water Grill consistently offers dazzling fish preparations of superior quality and freshness. We are excited to bring Water Grill to Bellevue, Washington for our 7th Water Grill in operation.

Competitive hourly rate $19 - $24 / hour + tips!

We keep it reel! Premium benefits, an amazing culinary family, growth opportunities, and more! Are you hooked yet?

What do we bring to the table?

• Growth Opportunities
• Great training and commitment to promotions from within!
• Teamwork / Flexible Hours
• Education Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Discount
• Professionalism
• Productive Environment
• Strong company culture
• Delicious food in a beautiful restaurant!

Role

The cook - oyster bar is the heart of our culinary experience. As the cook - oyster bar you will be in the main dining room interacting with guests and preparing raw bar dishes for guests throughout the restaurant. You have the ability to work with seasonal, pristine, fresh product on a daily basis. You will be the ambassador for all seafood and share your knowledge with guests who dine around the oyster bar.

This is a tipped position.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Any previous culinary training.
• High school graduate, some college
• Current Food Handlers Card
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate verbal and written English with Guests, management and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all cooking techniques which are required to prepare restaurant menu items.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all menu and special items, their preparation method/time, all ingredients and quality standards, taste, appearance, texture, temperature, garnish and method of presentation.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of food serving and preparation equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• All to be completed in accordance with restaurant standards.
• Communicate with all Guests regarding raw bar products and service the guests sitting at the Oyster bar stools.
• Prepare necessary food items for meal period and next service.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Cook for scheduled meal period.
• Complete opening/closing duties as assigned
• Remove soiled wares from station as assigned and transport to dishwashing area.
• Follow Manager’s instruction.
• Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Alert Chef or Sous Chef as to any deficiencies of food items.
• Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities.
• Alert Chef and Sous Chef as to any maintenance needs or safety hazards.

Equal Opportunity Employer