Line Cook

Highgate; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as a Line Cook in Seattle, where you'll prepare food for various dining services and maintain high safety standards. This full-time role requires culinary experience, flexibility in hours, and a passion for quality food service in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage areas.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely.

Skills

Knowledge of cooking techniques

Ability to exert force (up to 50 pounds)

Ability to stand throughout the shift

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Highgate Hotels is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company recognized as an industry innovator. It operates in key U.S. markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, with an expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company's global portfolio exceeds $20B in assets and generates over $5B in revenue. Highgate provides guidance throughout all stages of the hospitality property cycle, develops bespoke hotel brands, and utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools to optimize performance and asset value. The executive team comprises experienced hotel management leaders, making Highgate a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. The company has offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Position Details

• Hourly

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing food according to standardized recipes for the restaurants, room service, employee cafeteria, and banquets, maintaining high standards for quality, cleanliness, sanitation, and safety. The role involves minimizing waste and maximizing cost efficiency.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage areas.
• Prepare food and stations before opening to ensure prompt service.
• Prepare and display buffet items per hotel standards.
• Recognize quality standards in ingredients.
• Ensure a clean and sanitary environment with proper handling, storage, and sanitation.
• Prepare food for banquets and employee cafeteria as directed.
• Follow standard recipes and support other kitchen positions as needed.
• Break down buffets and store food and equipment properly.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely.
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or hotel or related experience preferred.
• Culinary experience required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including long shifts.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force and stand throughout the shift.
• Knowledge of menus, cooking techniques, herbs, and spices.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Hospitality

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