Line Cook I (Seasonal) | Outlook Inn

Columbia-Hospitality; Eastsound (WA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $20-22

Tip pooling eligible

Get paid daily

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

401K

HSA/FSA

Referral bonus

Discounted lodging

Spa benefits

Volunteer opportunities

Learning platform

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality is seeking a Line Cook I (Seasonal) for Outlook Inn & New Leaf Cafe. You will prepare items per recipes, lead small kitchen teams, manage inventory, and uphold sanitary standards across equipment and stations.

Responsibilities include cooking proteins to set temperatures, aiding in daily prep, and guiding line cooks during service while meeting guest needs in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years industry experience.
• Able to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures.
• Ability to cook and direct a banquet up to 100 with a small team.
• State Food Handler’s License(s) is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and memos.
• Knowledge of mother and minor sauces and proper butchering techniques.
• Know-how with slicer, Robo-Coup, Hobart, and convection ovens.
• Must possess knife skills and adapt prep for flavor and guest needs.
• Able to work full-time, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menu items according to recipes and guest specifications.
• Cooks proteins to required temperatures and maintains dish quality.
• Leads small culinary teams in banquet execution and daily prep.
• Follows safe food handling and storage per regulations.
• Conducts inventory and communicates replenishment needs to chefs.
• Ensures sanitary kitchen areas and equipment are maintained.
• Operates kitchen equipment including slicers, Robo-Coup, Hobart, convection ovens.
• Demonstrates knife skills and proper butchering techniques.
• Adjusts preparations for flavor and guest needs in a timely manner.
• Provides guidance to line cooks during service.

Skills

Knife skills

Banquet leadership

Protein temps

Food handler license

Reading comprehension

Sauce knowledge

Butchering techniques

Slicer & mixers

Full-time availability

Team guidance

Tools

Slicer

Robo-Coup

Hobart

Convection ovens

Job description

Line Cook I (Seasonal) | Outlook Inn & New Leaf Cafe

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: $20-22DOE
• 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 assist in directing 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
• Ability to work full-time, weekends and holidays

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.