Line Cook

Express Employment; Washington; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance - medical, dental, vision

Term life

Short-term disability

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holiday and sick leave

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - North Seattle is seeking a dependable Line Cook to join a busy kitchen in Seattle, WA. The role supports daily kitchen operations, with a focus on food preparation, scratch cooking, and maintaining high sanitation standards.

The ideal candidate has restaurant or commercial kitchen experience, can work independently, and collaborates well with a team. Schedule is Monday–Friday 11:00am–7:30pm, pay $22–$26/hr DOE.

Qualifications

• Experience working a cooking line.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Knowledge of cooking terminology, food preparation techniques, sanitation practices, and safe knife handling.
• Previous experience in a restaurant, commercial kitchen, retirement community, healthcare dining, or catering environment.
• Experience with scratch cooking and preparing meals from raw ingredients.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and properly store food and supply deliveries.
• Assist with daily food preparation, including washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, and portioning ingredients.
• Support scratch cooking operations by preparing raw ingredients for cooking and meal service.
• Follow recipes, production schedules, and food preparation guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment in accordance with food safety standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Work collaboratively with cooks and other kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation.
• Assist with kitchen setup, stocking, and cleanup duties.

Skills

Experience working a cooking line

Dependable attendance

Knowledge of cooking terminology

Safe knife handling

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Strong organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

Position: Line Cook

Location: Seattle (North Seattle)

Schedule: Monday-Friday 11:00am - 7:30pm

Pay: $22-26/hr. DOE

Express Employment Professionals - North Seattle is seeking a dependable and motivated Line Cook to join a busy culinary team. This position is responsible for preparing ingredients and cooking meals for meal service, and supporting daily kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a restaurant, commercial kitchen, catering operation, or retirement community dining environment. We are looking for someone who understands kitchen fundamentals, can work independently with minimal supervision, and is committed to maintaining high standards of food quality and sanitation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and properly store food and supply deliveries.
• Assist with daily food preparation, including washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, and portioning ingredients.
• Support scratch cooking operations by preparing raw ingredients for cooking and meal service.
• Follow recipes, production schedules, and food preparation guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment in accordance with food safety standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Work collaboratively with cooks and other kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation.
• Assist with kitchen setup, stocking, and cleanup duties.

Qualifications

• Experience working a cooking line.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic required.
• Knowledge of cooking terminology, food preparation techniques, sanitation practices, and safe knife handling.
• Previous experience in a restaurant, commercial kitchen, retirement community, healthcare dining, or catering environment.
• Experience with scratch cooking and preparing meals from raw ingredients.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, typically 6-8 hours per day.
• Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Ability to safely use knives and kitchen equipment.
• Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment with varying temperatures
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Benefit Offerings (Eligibility Varies)

• Insurance - medical, dental, vision
• Term life
• Short-term disability
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid holiday and sick leave

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

Express Employment Professionals - North Seattle, WA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, caste, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [e-mail] or 206-363-1140.

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