Line Cook | Semiahmoo Resort

Columbia Hospitality; Blaine (WA); On-site; USD 26,353 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Referral Bonus

Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail

Seasonal Incentive Bonus

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality is looking for a Cook I to create menu delights and ensure smooth kitchen operations at the beautiful Semiahmoo Resort. This role involves preparing dishes, leading a small team, and maintaining high standards of food handling and safety.

The ideal candidate brings experience in cooking, managing banquet requirements, and knowledge of culinary techniques. Enjoy a variety of perks including competitive hourly pay, daily payouts, and discounted services.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of industry experience.
• Ability to cook and direct a banquet of up to 100.
• Ability to read and comprehend cooking instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menu items following recipes and presentation standards.
• Cooks proteins ensuring quality and consistency.
• Leads culinary teams during banquet execution.

Skills

Cooking proteins to specified temperatures

Directing banquet operations

Knife skills

Knowledge of mother and minor sauces

Education

State Food Handler’s License

Tools

Slicers

Robo-Coup

Hobart mixers

Convection ovens

Job description

Seasonal through October 4, 2026

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: $19.13 to $22.00 DOE
• Free Parking
• Tip/Tip Pooling Eligible
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• 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)
• Seasonal Incentive Bonus

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

• 1+ 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

Where you’ll work

Located on the pristine shores of Semiahmoo Bay and Drayton Harbor, Semiahmoo Resort, Golf, and Spa is located just about 45 minutes south of Vancouver, BC and 90 minutes north of Seattle. With an abundance of outdoor activities, including beachcombing, paddle boarding, kayaking, bird watching, and so much more, you’ll never find yourself looking for something to do. Guests can also book tee times at Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club, open year-round. For guests seeking a more relaxing escape, The Spa at Semiahmoo offers a robust menu of wellness treatments featuring organic skincare products.

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