Line Cook - AM

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is looking for a passionate culinary professional to join their team in Seattle. You will be responsible for crafting quality dishes and maintaining excellent food presentation.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of culinary experience in a high-volume restaurant, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and a flexible schedule. Join us in creating personalized dining experiences that delight our guests.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience in restaurant or culinary settings.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Food Handler Certification if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent food quality and presentation.
• Maintain stock levels at line stations.
• Comply with kitchen rules and standards.
• Prevent food spoilage and contamination.
• Maintain a clean work station.

Skills

Time management

Organizational ability

Minimal direction or supervision

Knife skills

Ability to multitask

Job description

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.

Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here.