Line Cook | Cedarbrook Lodge

Columbia Hospitality; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 77,366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Get Paid Daily

Paid Time off & Holiday Pay

Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 00

HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contrib

Values Based Culture

Referral Bonus

Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf,

Employee Assistance Program

Columbia Cares Volunteer Opportunities

Committee Participation Opportunities

Task Force Work Opportunities

Online Learning Platform to Help You G

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality is seeking a Line Cook I at Cedarbrook Lodge near Seattle. You will prepare menu items, follow recipes, and maintain kitchen standards while guiding line cooks during service.

This role requires a strong work ethic, knife skills, knowledge of sauces and equipment, and the ability to work with a small team to serve banquet events. Perks include daily pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years industry experience.
• Able to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures.
• Able to cook and direct a banquet up to 100 with a small team.
• State Food Handler’s License(s) required.
• Read and comprehend simple instructions and communicate with staff.
• Knowledge of sauces and butchering techniques.
• Knowledge of equipment: slicer, Robo-coup, Hobart, convection ovens.
• Knife skills and ability to adjust prep for flavor and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items and daily prep requirements.
• Provide guidance to line cooks during service.
• Conduct inventories and maintain sanitary prep areas.
• Ensure safe food handling and proper kitchen organization.
• Open and close kitchen procedures and accommodate customer needs quickly.

Skills

5+ years industry experience

Knife skills

Read + comprehend instructions

Quality control

Tools

Slicer

Robo-coup

Hobart

Convection ovens

Job description

Line Cook I | Cedarbrook Lodge

Create menu magic and make hungry people happy. Showcase your skills by preparing new menu items and daily preparation requirements, providing guidance to line cooks, conducting inventories, and ensuring sanitary and well‑maintained food preparation areas, as well as safe food handling. Cook I is responsible for opening and closing kitchen procedures with the ability to accommodate customer needs in a timely manner.

Line Cook I | Cedarbrook Lodge

Create menu magic and make hungry people happy. Showcase your skills by preparing new menu items and daily preparation requirements, providing guidance to line cooks, conducting inventories, and ensuring sanitary and well‑maintained food preparation areas, as well as safe food handling. Cook I is responsible for opening and closing kitchen procedures with the ability to accommodate customer needs in a timely manner.

Let’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you:

The Perks

• Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status
• Hourly Pay Range: $24-27 DOE
• Free Parking
• Get Paid Daily
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture
• Referral Bonus
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail and Third Party Perks!
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities
• Task Force Work Opportunities
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!

Our Commitment to you:

“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people‑first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight‑knit, inclusive, values‑driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What you’ll do:

The Nitty Gritty

• 5+ years industry experience
• Able to cook proteins to pre‑determined temperatures
• Ability to cook and direct a banquet up to 100 with a help of a small team
• Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s)
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
• Working knowledge of all mother and minor sauces
• Working knowledge of proper butchering techniques
• Knowledge of specialized equipment: Mastering of slicer, Robo‑coup, Hobart, convection ovens
• Must possess knife skills, the ability to adjust preparations for flavor, and accommodate customer’s needs in a timely manner

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Where you’ll work:

Located less than five minutes from SeaTac International Airport and situated on 18 lush acres, Cedarbrook Lodge is the perfect blend of convenience and escape. Each of the 167 guestrooms and suites at Cedarbrook Lodge offer comfort and tranquility with complimentary amenities including a Northwest‑inspired breakfast and airport shuttle service.

Cedarbrook is also home to the award‑winning Copperleaf Restaurant and Copperleaf Bar & Terrace, where guests can enjoy exceptional dining with fireside ambiance, indoors or out. The Spa at Cedarbrook is no exception to the hotel's serene setting, known for utilizing petrified wood for it's healing properties in treatments.

Cedarbrook is a member of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), ensuring a superior meetings experience.

The Fine Print

Columbia Hospitality, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. We strive for excellence in every position within the company and select the most qualified people who embrace our service philosophy and these values.

Accountability | Creativity | Enthusiasm | Honesty | Inclusion | Respect

Columbia Hospitality is a national management and consulting company with more than 25 years of experience in creating hospitality solutions and delivering exceptional experiences. Our portfolio includes award‑winning hotels and resorts, premier residential communities, restaurants and bars, private and public golf clubs, conference centers, and distinctive venues. Columbia Hospitality has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Companies to Work for in Washington by Seattle Business Magazine and Puget Sound Business Journal for their commitment to creating a fun, dynamic and nurturing work environment for team members.