Restaurant Lead Cook (Full-Time)

Oki Golf; Sammamish (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Cook to join their dynamic culinary team. This role involves overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring quality standards, and providing exceptional dining experiences. The ideal candidate will have extensive line experience, superior culinary skills, and a passion for creating delicious dishes. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you will lead efforts to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment. Join a vibrant workplace that values creativity and offers numerous perks, including free golf play and flexible hours.

Benefits

Free golf play

50% discount on shift meals

25% discount for guests

Flexible work environment

401K with company match

Team Member Referral Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of line experience in a multi-outlet facility.
• Current Washington State Health Card required.
• Proficiency in all stations of line work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality dining experience by following recipes.
• Lead culinary team and monitor ingredient quality.
• Maintain health and cleanliness standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Knife Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Standard Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Job Description

As the Lead Cook at The Plateau Club, under the supervision of the Chef, you will perform routine duties associated with all aspects of the kitchen. This includes, but is not limited to, daily opening and closing procedures, preparing food to order specifications, and following safety and sanitation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure recipes are followed consistently, providing our guests with a quality dining experience.
• Act in the best interest of the guest experience at all times.
• Lead culinary team members in establishing quality standards.
• Monitor ingredients for quality daily.
• Maintain the highest health and cleanliness standards in the kitchen.
• Communicate effectively and diplomatically with all team members, both FOH and BOH.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality products to guests.
• Maintain a safe work environment, complying with OSHA/WISHA standards.
• Continuously seek improvements in processes, procedures, and cost reduction.
• Assist in designing daily specials and conducting new menu R&D.
• Interact with guests warmly, providing greetings, table touches, and assistance as needed.
• Uphold a clean and orderly appearance, dressed in uniform at the start of each shift.
• Maintain a clean environment by picking up trash and eliminating clutter.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of line experience as a kitchen lead in a multi-outlet facility.
• Current Washington State Health Card.
• Ability to multitask while focusing on key objectives.
• Proficiency in all stations of line work and short order cooking.
• Superior knife skills and ability to operate standard kitchen equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing duties, team members must:

• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Lift, reach, bend, twist, push, pull, squat, grasp, and use arm-hand coordination regularly.
• Stand for long periods.

COMPENSATION

• Pay range: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour.
• Tips in addition to hourly wage.
• Overtime eligibility.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Oki Golf offers benefits including:

• Free golf play, guest passes, and visits to all 8 courses.
• 50% discount on shift meals.
• 25% discount for you and up to four guests (excluding alcohol).
• Flexible work environment.
• 401K with company match.
• Team Member Referral Program and more.

Full-time team members working 35+ hours/week are eligible for additional benefits such as FSA options, paid vacation, holiday pay, and company-paid life insurance and long-term disability.

Visit okigolf.com/careers/ for more information about Oki Golf.

The Plateau Club

Located on the Sammamish Plateau, featuring an 18-hole golf course, a Northwest-style clubhouse, and a Recreation Center, offering a family-focused environment with a variety of job options including golf, restaurant, banquet and catering, turf, recreation, and administrative positions.