Line Cook

Astra Hotel Seattle, Marriott Tribute Brand; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% match

Meal credit $10/day

Room discounts (Marriott brands)

Commuter benefit 40% subsidized

Sick pay

Career development

Two pairs slip resistant shoes

Job summary

Astra Seattle is seeking a Line Cook to prepare and plate high-quality meals in a fast-paced hotel restaurant environment. The role focuses on timely delivery, quality, and presentation while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and order.

Responsibilities include opening/closing duties, station setup, line food prep, banquet support, and strict food safety practices. Washington food permit and 1–2 years’ experience required; high school diploma or GED essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent is required.
• Washington Food Permit.
• 1-2 years’ line cook experience in a fast-paced restaurant/kitchen environment; Hotel restaurant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete opening duties: set up stations (grill, pantry, banquet, etc.), check stock/ supplies, ensure cleanliness of assigned station.
• Assist in banquet preparation and plate up; monitor and maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas.
• Turn off equipment after service; complete closing duties including labeling, covering, and storing food items properly.
• Food preparation: organize prep for all stations, ensure timely completion, meet guest requests, maintain high and consistent food quality.
• Food Safety: maintain sanitation, temperatures, and cleanliness across all kitchen areas.
• Follow manager’s instructions and cleaning schedules; alert management to deficiencies or maintenance needs.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Description

WAGE: $28.79 - $30.39 (Based on Experience)

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing food efficiently and consistently; assist in maintenance of kitchen. Is also responsible in overseeing the preparation of restaurant food to ensure timely delivery, food quality, consistency and presentation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent is required
• Washington Food Permit
• Must have 1-2 years’ line cook experience in a fast-paced restaurant/kitchen environment, Hotel restaurant experience a plus

JOB DUTIES:

• Complete opening duties as assigned, including the following:
• • Set up physical aspect of stations: grill, pantry, banquet, etc.
  • Check quality and quantity of all stock and supplies.
  • Ensure cleanliness and condition of assigned station.

• Assist in Banquet preparation and plate up.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.

• Turning off equipment after service is complete or as needed.

• Complete closing duties assigned, including the following:
• Properly cover, label and change out all pans.
• Store food items in their proper place.
• Wipe down and clean station as assigned.

• Food preparation:
• Organize prep for all stations according to the line to ensure that all food is completed on time
• Food is to be prepared in a manner consistent with use records
• Guest requests must be met
• Ensure that food quality is high and consistent
• Daily check on prep and par levels of all items for all stations
• Prep meats, fishes, marinades, sauces and soups at times as directed by your Manager/Supervisor.
• Prepare food for the concierge lounge when directed to do so

• Food Safety
  • Sanitation buckets used at all times
  • Towels, knives and utensils kept in sanitizer solution
  • Temperatures of all potentially dangerous foods to be kept above 135 or below 41
  • Cleanliness of all areas of the banquet kitchen to be improved and maintained
  • All food covered, labeled and dated at all times
  • Remove soiled wares from station as assigned and transport to dishwashing area.

• Follow manager’s instruction as requested.
• Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Alert management as to any deficiencies of food items.
• Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities.
• Alert management as to any maintenance needs or safety hazards.

BENEFITS:

• 401K Retirement Benefits with 4% match and immediate 100% vesting (Transamerica)
• Commuter – 40% subsidized
• $10 meal credit / per day worked
• Discount Programs/Financial Wellness (Working Advantage)
• Nursing Mothers Programs
• Career Development
• Sick Pay (Seattle PSST)
• Room Discounts with any Marriott Brand Hotel (31 different brands globally)
• Additional Room Discounts for select hotels within portfolio
• Other Travel Discount Programs
• Two pairs of slip resistant shoes a year

Astra Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to [e-mail] or call [phone] to let us know the nature of your request.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Source: Hospitality Online