Seasonal Line Cook

Columbia Hospitality; Coupeville (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality seeks a skilled Cook I to join the team at Captain Whidbey. In this role, you'll prepare locally-inspired dishes while ensuring a stellar dining experience. Responsibilities include menu item preparation, oversight of culinary staff, and maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions. Enjoy perks like competitive pay, a bonus for season completion, and various benefits.

Benefits

Hourly Pay Range: $21 - $23 an hour DOE

$300 End of Season bonus

Get Paid Daily

Paid Time off & Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K

Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail

Qualifications

• 3+ years industry experience.
• Ability to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures.
• Working knowledge of all mother and minor sauces.

Responsibilities

• Prepare new menu items and ensure food preparation areas are maintained.
• Guide line cooks and conduct inventory checks.
• Open and close kitchen procedures.

Skills

Knife skills

Cooking proteins

Food handling

Sanitary practices

Education

Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s)

Tools

Slicer

Robo-coup

Hobart

Convection ovens

Job description

Looking for a rockstar knife-for-hire to get us through the busy sesaon. Help us create beautiful, locally-inspired food to help creat lasting experiences at the restaurant at Captain Whidbey. 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: $21 - $23 an hour DOE
• Banquet tip share
• $300 End of Season bonus (eligible if worked through 10/1 & paid out in October)
• 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
• 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 you’ll do:
The Nitty Gritty

• 3+ 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.

Where you’ll work:
Captain Whidbey Inn is an exceptional property located on 6-waterfront acres. The landmark property is conveniently situated between Oak Harbor and Coupeville on the north end of Whidbey Island. Since 1907, the phenomenal team at the Captain Whidbey has continually reinvented the guest experience, making it a hotspot for outstanding hospitality.

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

Columbia Hospitality is a national management and consulting company with more than 25 years of experience in creating hospitality solutions and delivering exceptional experiences. Our portfolio includes award-winning hotels and resorts, premier residential communities, restaurants and bars, private and public golf clubs, conference centers, and distinctive venues. Columbia Hospitality has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Companies to Work for in Washington by Seattle Business Magazine and Puget Sound Business Journal for their commitment to creating a fun, dynamic and nurturing work environment for team members.

About the company

Columbia Hospitality is a premier hospitality management and consulting company specializing in the management of conference centers, boutique hotels / inns, and resorts.

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