Line Cook I | Marcus Whitman Hotel

Columbia-Hospitality; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly Pay Range: $21 to $23 DOE

Tip/Tip Pooling Eligible

Get Paid Daily

Paid Time off & Holiday Pay

Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, D

HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contrib

Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)

Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh 

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  

Third Party Perks

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality is seeking a Line Cook I for Marcus Whitman Hotel to create menu items, manage daily prep, and guide line cooks while maintaining sanitary kitchens and safe food handling. You will be responsible for opening/closing procedures and meeting guest needs promptly.

You will lead small teams for banquets, monitor inventory, and follow recipes and standards. A State Food Handler’s License is required, with a strong focus on quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years industry experience.
• Able to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures.
• Direct a banquet up to 100 with a small team.
• State Food Handler’s License.
• Read and present information clearly to staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menu items according to recipes and guest specs.
• Cooks proteins to set temperatures and ensures dish quality.
• Leads small culinary teams for banquets and daily prep.
• Maintains proper food handling and storage per regulations.
• Conducts inventory and communicates replenishment needs to Chef team.
• Ensures sanitary and well-maintained kitchen areas and equipment.
• Operates slicers, Robo-Coup, Hobart mixers, and convection ovens.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety & sanitation

Banquet coordination

Butchering techniques

Kitchen leadership

Recipe adherence

Communication

Education

State Food Handler’s License

Tools

Slicer

Robo-Coup

Hobart mixers

Convection ovens

Job description

Line Cook I | Marcus Whitman Hotel

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.

The Perks

Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status

• Hourly Pay Range: $21 to $23 DOE
• Tip/Tip Pooling Eligible
• 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)

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 Success Looks Like: Your Impact

• Prepares menu items according to recipes, presentation standards, and guest specifications.
• Cooks proteins to pre-determined temperatures and ensures quality and consistency of dishes.
• Leads small culinary teams in banquet execution and daily preparation needs.
• Follows proper food handling and storage practices in accordance with local and state regulations.
• Conducts inventory, monitors product levels, and communicates replenishment needs to the Chef team.
• Ensures sanitary and well-maintained food preparation areas and kitchen equipment.
• Operates and maintains specialized kitchen equipment including slicers, Robo-Coup, Hobart mixers, and convection ovens.
• Demonstrates mastery of knife skills and proper butchering techniques.
• Adjusts preparations for flavor and presentation while accommodating guest needs in a timely manner.
• Provides direction and guidance to line cooks during service to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Attends all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• Other tasks as assigned based on business needs and levels.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned by management to support departmental and organizational goals.

What You Bring

• 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.