Line Cook

Coast Hotels Limited; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Hotels Limited is seeking a Line Cook to contribute to the hotel’s overall success by assisting in food preparation and delivering superior customer service. You will ensure standards of freshness, appearance, and consistency while maintaining a positive work environment.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in a similar position, High school completion, and Food Safe Level I / WHMIS certifications. Flexible schedules include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; commitment to obtaining Inter-Provincial Trade Qualifications.
• Food Safe Level I and WHMIS certifications are required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Works a variety of shifts & stations.
• Ensures food preparation and service delivery standards are consistently achieved and maintained.
• Ensures quality, quantity and presentation of all food prepared, meeting Coast Hotels standards for freshness, appearance and consistency.
• Ensures correct daily requisitioning, receiving, storage and rotation of mise en place.
• Prepares, cooks and presents food as outlined in menu descriptions, build sheets, photos, and Server’s checks.
• Adheres to food safety regulations, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Directs and assists junior culinary Ambassadors.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Culinary leadership team.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Communication skills

Multitasking

Fast-paced

Education

High school diploma

Inter-Provincial Trade Qualification

Tools

Food Safe Level I

WHMIS

Job description

The Line Cook will contribute to the overall success of the hotel by assisting in food preparation, providing superior customer service and specialized services for the culinary department. This role is responsible for maintaining a positive work environment and high internal/external customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Works a variety of shifts & stations
• Ensures food preparation and service delivery standards are consistently achieved and maintained
• Ensures quality, quantity and presentation of all food prepared, meeting the Coast Hotels standards for freshness, appearance and consistency
• Ensures correct daily requisitioning, receiving, storage and rotation of “mise en place”
• Prepares, cooks and presents food as outlined in the menu descriptions, build sheets, photos, and / or Server’s checks
• Is committed to working safely, including adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene and cleanliness
• Ensures the security and control of all food stocks used in the Kitchen to ensure minimum food wastage
• Directs and assists junior culinary Ambassadors
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Culinary leadership team

Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar position
• Successful completion of high school, with a commitment to obtaining the Inter-Provincial Trade Qualifications
• The following certifications are required: Food Safe Level I, WHMIS
• Hepatitis A vaccination recommended
• Self-motivated team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, multi-functional team environment
• Demonstrated superior customer service philosophy
• Superior communication skills in the English language
• Able to meet physical demands of the position, including standing for long period of time, lifting up to 30 lbs, and bending
• Exemplifies Coast’s core values and enjoys working in a culture of accountability
• Able to work a flexible schedule, which includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays

Coast Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Coast Hotels would like to thank all interested applicants

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted