Lead Cook | Cedarbrook Lodge

Columbia Hospitality; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Get Paid Daily

Paid Time off & Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability,

401K

HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contrib

Values Based Culture

Referral Bonus

Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf,

and Retail plus 3rd Party Perks!

Employee Assistance Program

Columbia Cares Volunteer Opportunities

Committee Participation Opportunities

Task Force Work Opportunities

Online Learning Platform to Help You G

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality in Seattle is seeking a Lead Cook to join the Cedarbrook Lodge team at Copperleaf Restaurant and Copperleaf Bar & Terrace. You will lead a culinary team, ensure high-quality food, and mentor cooks to elevate brunch and plated service.

Located near SeaTac, Cedarbrook Lodge offers a values-driven culture, growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits within a one-of-a-kind setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the industry, at least two years in a lead role.
• Able to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures.
• Experience directing a banquet up to 100 with a small team.
• State Food Handler’s License(s).

Responsibilities

• Utilize specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements and maintain par levels.
• Prepare new menu items under supervision.
• Ensure attractive, consistent presentations of food items, buffet and plated.
• Supervise line cooks to monitor quality, presentation and consistency.
• Handle guest requests in a timely manner.
• Set up, restock, maintain, and clean food prep areas.
• Ensure presentation standards for all hot and cold items.
• Read and interpret recipes.
• Conduct product inventories, ordering and receiving.
• Maintain grooming standards among team.
• Enforce sanitation and safe food handling standards.
• Manage opening and closing kitchen procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Food prep

Education

State Food Handler’s License

Tools

Meat slicer

Robo-coup

Hobart

Convection ovens

Job description

Welcome to Seattle Southside’s best-kept secret—a hidden gem just minutes from Sea-Tac Airport. At the heart of the experience is Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar, the culinary soul of the Lodge, where seasonal ingredients, on-site gardens, and handcrafted creations inspire memorable dining experiences.

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Cook to join our culinary team and help bring that vision to life. This is an opportunity to lead by example, showcase your culinary skills, work with exceptional ingredients, and be part of a team that takes pride in creating experiences guests remember. If you’re passionate about great food, enjoy mentoring others, and are ready to grow your career in a one-of-a-kind setting, we’d love to welcome you to Cedarbrook Lodge.

• This is a day time position with a focus on our brunch service.

Let’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you:

• Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status
• Hourly Pay Range: $28-32 DOE
• Free Parking
• Get Paid Daily
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture
• Referral Bonus
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail plus 3rd Party Perks!
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!

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.

What you’ll do:

• Utilize specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements, maintains par levels of necessary items
• Prepare new menu items under direction of supervisor
• Ensure attractive, consistent presentations of food items, both buffet and plated
• Interacts/supervises line cooks to monitor quality, presentation and consistency of food items prepared
• Handle all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely manner
• Set up, re-stocks, maintains, and cleans food preparation areas
• Responsible for ensuring presentation standards are meet for all hot and cold items
• Read and interpret recipes
• Conduct product inventories, ordering and receiving of product
• 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

The Nitty Gritty

• 5+ years in industry, at least two years as a lead
• Able to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures
• Ability to cook and direct a banquet up to 100 with a help of a small team
• Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s)
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
• Working knowledge of all mother and minor sauces
• Working knowledge of proper butchering techniques
• Knowledge of specialized equipment: Mastering of slicer, Robo-coup, Hobart, convection ovens
• Must possess knife skills, the ability to adjust preparations for flavor, and accommodate customer’s needs in a timely manner

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Where you’ll work:

Located less than five minutes from SeaTac International Airport and situated on 18 lush acres, Cedarbrook Lodge is the perfect blend of convenience and escape. Each of the 167 guestrooms and suites at Cedarbrook Lodge offer comfort and tranquility with complimentary amenities including a Northwest-inspired breakfast and airport shuttle service.

Cedarbrook is also home to the award-winning Copperleaf Restaurant and Copperleaf Bar & Terrace, where guests can enjoy exceptional dining with fireside ambiance, indoors or out. The Spa at Cedarbrook is no exception to the hotel's serene setting, known for utilizing petrified wood for it's healing properties in treatments. Cedarbrook is a member of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), ensuring a superior meetings experience.

The Fine Print

Columbia Hospitality, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. We strive for excellence in every position within the company and select the most qualified people who embrace our service philosophy and these values.

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.