Seasonal Line Cook I — Lead Prep & Banquet

Columbia Hospitality; Eastsound (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Get Paid Daily

Paid Time off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability

401K

HSA/FSA Plans

Discounted lodging

Discounted dining

Discounted spa

Discounted golf

Discounted retail

Employee assistance program

Columbia Cares volunteer opportunities

Committee participation

Referral bonus

Online learning platform

Job summary

Outlook Inn & New Leaf Café on Orcas Island is seeking a seasonal Line Cook I to join our kitchen team. You will prepare menu items, follow recipes, and supervise line cooks to maintain quality and timely service.

You’ll work with professional equipment, sharpen knife skills, help with banquet service, and ensure safe food handling and inventory. This role supports Columbia Hospitality’s commitment to creating exceptional experiences in a welcoming, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years industry experience.
• Cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures.
• Direct a banquet up to 100 with a small team.
• State Food Handler’s License(s) required.
• Read and present information clearly to staff.
• Sauce knowledge: mother and minor sauces.
• Butchering techniques and knife skills.
• Familiar with slicer, Robo-coup, Hobart, convection ovens.
• Able to work full-time, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menu items according to recipes, presentation standards, and guest specifications.
• Cooks proteins to pre-determined temperatures and checks quality.
• Leads small culinary teams in banquet execution and daily prep.
• Follows proper food handling and storage per regulations.
• Conducts inventory and communicates replenishment needs to Chef team.
• Maintains sanitary and well-maintained kitchen areas and equipment.
• Operates kitchen equipment like slicers, Robo-coup, Hobart, and convection ovens.
• Demonstrates knife skills and proper butchering techniques.
• Adjusts prep for flavor and presentation to guest needs.
• Provides direction to line cooks during service.
• Attends meetings and training sessions.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Supports departmental goals.

Skills

Industry experience

Protein cooking temps

Banquet service

Food handler license

Communication

Sauce knowledge

Butchering techniques

Kitchen equipment

Knife skills

Availability

Job description

Outlook Inn & New Leaf Café on Orcas Island is seeking a seasonal Line Cook I to join our kitchen team. You will prepare menu items, follow recipes, and supervise line cooks to maintain quality and timely service.

You’ll work with professional equipment, sharpen knife skills, help with banquet service, and ensure safe food handling and inventory. This role supports Columbia Hospitality’s commitment to creating exceptional experiences in a welcoming, team‑oriented environment.