Line Cook

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Washington; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and innovative team at a forward-thinking restaurant where your culinary skills will shine. This role offers the chance to create memorable dining experiences for guests while working in a dynamic environment that values creativity and personal connections. With a commitment to quality and excellence, you will be part of a culture that celebrates individuality and fosters growth. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical plans, vacation days, and employee discounts, all while being part of a supportive community that prioritizes your well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Affordable medical/dental/vision plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

401k matching

Vacation days

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Free Online Mental Health Therapy

Qualifications

• 2 years of culinary experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent quality and presentation of food to guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work station.
• Stock and prepare food products for service.

Skills

Time management

Organizational ability

Knife skills

Basic kitchen equipment usage

Multitasking

Food safety and sanitation

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

The hourly pay range for this role is $24. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Seattle, WA. This is the lowest to highest pay scale we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

We Offer a Comprehensive Package of Benefits Including :

• Affordable medical / dental / vision plans for employee & family (Blue Shield / Cigna / Aetna / Kaiser)
• Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Child Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Group Auto & Home Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Matched contributions 401k up to 4%
• 1 hour of sick & safe time for every 30 hours worked
• Up to 10 Vacation days after 6 months
• Double-time pay during Holidays up to 8 hours + 1 Floating Holiday after 90 days
• Employee rate hotel + restaurant discounts in all of Kimpton + IHG
• Cell phone discounts (AT&T / Verizon)
• Tuition reimbursement ($1,000 / year)
• Free Online Mental Health Therapy

Best Place to Work culture recognition on Fortune Magazine, inclusive culture and supportive of women, BLM, LGBTQ+ community. Commitment to internal promotions and development.

You can apply for this role though (or through the internal career site if you are a current employee.)

Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Why We're Here

We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here.

Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality that makes people feel disconnected. He initiated a new boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. That was the goal then, and it is still our purpose today.

Your work here has meaning. You're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you.

How We're Different

Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life kick started this culture in 1981, and it shines through to this day.

It all flows from you. The lively, rebellious, genuine you - with your diverse background, talents, experiences, and plucky personality - is fully welcome, and celebrated here. Because we know that when people can be themselves at work, they shine.

That's what we seek out and celebrate. It's people of all kinds who share a knack for creativity and self-leadership. People who don't need to be told what to do to get things done. People who have an innate passion for making others' lives better.

It adds up to a work environment that's a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Guests feel it; you'll feel it too.

What You'll Do

You are hardworking with a real passion for crafting quality dishes according to restaurant specifications. You love maintaining and building sound working relationships with your teammates. You'll act as an ambassador for the restaurant, be a creator of ridiculously personal experiences, and develop relationships with guests that will compel them to return.

Some of your responsibilities include :

• Provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests in a timely manner.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Item specifications, including preparation, execution, and presentation will be provided to you.
• Know and comply consistently with standard portion size, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Prevent the spoiling and contamination of foods by implementing proper sanitation practices while ensuring compliance with policy and health regulations.
• Maintain a clean work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Assist in the daily cleaning of the pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, stairs, walk-in and prep area.
• Report any maintenance or repairs needed to the Executive Chef.
• Follow departmental policies as well as restaurant rules and regulations set forth in the Employee Handbook and by management.

What You Bring

• 2 years of previous experience in restaurant and / or culinary experience in a high volume, full service restaurant is preferred.
• Time management and organizational ability required for high quality food production.
• Ability to work with minimal direction or supervision to complete assigned tasks.
• Food Handler Certification (if applicable).
• Trained in knife skills and basic kitchen equipment usage.
• Able to multitask in a dynamic, and fast paced environment.
• You're able to establish a positive rapport with many types of personalities.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.