Line Cook I | Cedarbrook Lodge

Columbia Hospitality; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly Pay Range: $24-27 DOE

Free Parking

Get Paid Daily

Paid Time off & Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K Benefits

HSA/FSA Plans - with employer contribution

Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf

Employee Assistance Program

Columbia Cares Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality is seeking a Cook I to create menu magic and ensure smooth kitchen operations. You will be responsible for preparing new menu items, guiding line cooks, and managing food safety.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience, a State Food Handler’s License, and solid cooking skills. Join a team committed to excellence in an inclusive culture while enjoying benefits like free parking, daily pay options, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years industry experience.
• Ability to direct a banquet up to 100 with a small team.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and memos.

Responsibilities

• Prepare new menu items and daily preparation requirements.
• Guide line cooks and conduct inventories.
• Ensure sanitary food preparation areas and safe food handling.

Skills

Cooking proteins to pre-determined temperatures

Knife skills

Effective communication in small groups

Working knowledge of mother and minor sauces

Butchering techniques

Knowledge of specialized equipment

Education

State Food Handler’s License

Job description

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.

Perks

• Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status
• Hourly Pay Range: $24-27 DOE
• Free Parking
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans - with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• 5+ years industry experience
• Able to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures
• Ability to cook and direct a banquet up to 100 with the help of a small team
• Must possess a State Food Handler’s License(s)
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos; 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: mastery of slicer, Robo-coup, Hobart, convection ovens
• Must possess knife skills, the ability to adjust preparations for flavor, and accommodate customers’ needs in a timely manner

Location

Located less than five minutes from SeaTac International Airport on 18 lush acres, Cedarbrook Lodge is the perfect blend of convenience and escape. Each of the 167 guestrooms and suites offers comfort and tranquility with complimentary amenities, including a Northwest‑inspired breakfast and airport shuttle service. Cedarbrook is 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 offers a serene setting known for utilizing petrified wood in treatments. Cedarbrook is a member of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), ensuring a superior meetings experience.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer Mandate

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.