Line Cook| Part-Time | Seattle Aquarium

Spectra; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in venue management is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join their team at a renowned aquarium. This exciting role involves preparing high-quality food for guests while ensuring exceptional service and maintaining safety standards in a fast-paced environment. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team and contribute to memorable experiences for visitors. If you are passionate about food and thrive in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you. Join a company that values inclusivity and innovation, and make a difference in the live event industry.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Matching

Qualifications

• Previous cook or prep cook experience required.
• Valid food handling certificate required by state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality, fresh food products in a timely manner.
• Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Consult with kitchen staff to plan menus and estimate food consumption.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

Food Handling Certificate

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Broiler

Steamer

Convection Oven

Mixer

Meat Slicer

Chef Knife

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing foods to be served to guests throughout the venue. The Line Cook will sometimes have direct contact with the public working in areas such as a buffet line slicing meats or preparing dishes to order. The Line Cook must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $26.00-$28.00 and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until July 18, 2025.

About the Venue

The Seattle Aquarium is a conservation organization working to regenerate the health of Earth's one ocean. The Seattle Aquarium thoughtfully brings the ocean to life for the public with experiences that inspire awe, empathy, and conservation action. The Aquarium is the ninth largest aquarium in the U.S. by attendance and proud to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Since opening, the Aquarium has hosted over 27 million visitors and provided marine conservation education to two million school children. The Aquarium's new Ocean Pavilion, opening in 2024, will be a central feature on the new Seattle waterfront.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing high quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
• Prepares hot and cold foods following company recipes and portioning requirements.
• Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities as related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of product.
• Responsible for reporting any maintenance required for kitchen equipment.
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Responsible for observing and testing foods to ensure proper cooking.
• Responsible for portioning, arranging and garnishing food plates for delivery to guests.
• Responsible for consulting with Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Supervisor to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption.
• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• Previous cook or prep cook experience.
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment including the broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer and chef knife.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess valid food handling certificate required by state and federal regulations.
• ServSafe preferred.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.