Lead Cook

United States Digital Space LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

10+ paid holidays per year

Company shuttle service

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Redmond, WA seeks a Lead Cook to manage cost controls, create meal pricing, and source local ingredients for seasonal menus. The role includes purchasing, inventory, and ensuring kitchen safety while shaping a vibrant company dining culture.

Responsibilities cover menu planning, high-quality food production, and catering for events. Candidates should have culinary leadership experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of sous chef or culinary management experience.
• Degree in culinary arts.
• High volume production and catering experience.
• Proven ability to create innovative menus daily.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Creative spirit and ability to make culinary part of company culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost controls and control expenditures
• Create pricing schedules for all meals
• Source high quality ingredients with a focus on local, sustainable, and organic items
• Plan and create all menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creative menu choices
• Purchase and manage inventory
• Enforce food quality
• HOLD staff meetings for food safety, quality issues, and innovations
• Ensure the safety of the kitchen and café space
• Cater company events as needed
• Create a pleasant and fun environment for employees to meet and share a meal
• Build a structure to deliver in-house catering and support company and special events

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of sous chef or culinary management experience

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

LEAD COOK RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage cost controls and control expenditures
• Create pricing schedules for all meals
• Source high quality ingredients with a focus on local, sustainable, and organic items
• Plan and create all menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creative menu choices
• Purchase and manage inventory
• Enforce food quality
• Hold staff meetings for food safety, quality issues, and innovations
• Ensure the safety of the physical kitchen and café space
• Cater company events as needed
• Create a pleasant and fun environment for the company employees to meet and share a meal
• Build a structure to deliver in-house catering and support company and special events

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of sous chef or culinary management experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in culinary arts
• High volume production and catering experience
• Proven ability to create innovative menus daily
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Possess a creative spirit and ability to make the culinary experience part of the the company culture

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 1: $27.00 + $2.00/hour lead differential

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at the company. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the the company Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of the company’s Affiantative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail]*.*