Seasonal Prep Cook - Craft Elegant, Plate-Ready Dishes

Columbia Hospitality, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Parking

Daily pay option

Employee discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality, Inc. seeks a Seasonal Prep Cook to join Ben Paris at The State Hotel in Seattle. You’ll use specification sheets to prep daily items, maintain par levels, assist with new menu items, and ensure attractive presentation in buffet or plated meals.

You’ll work with cooks to monitor quality, follow sanitation standards, and open/close kitchen procedures. Previous cooking experience and state food handler license are preferred, with a team-focused, safety-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience preferred.
• State Food Handler’s license(s) required.
• Ability to read and follow simple instructions and memos.

Responsibilities

• Uses specification sheets to prepare daily prep requirements and maintains par levels.
• Prepares new menu items under supervisor direction.
• Ensures attractive, consistent presentation of food items, buffet and plated.
• Works with line cooks to monitor quality and presentation of prepared items.
• Sets up, restocks, maintains, and cleans prep areas.
• Adheres to standards for sanitation and safe food handling.

Skills

Cooking experience

Knife skills

Food handler license

Job description

Columbia Hospitality, Inc. seeks a Seasonal Prep Cook to join Ben Paris at The State Hotel in Seattle. You’ll use specification sheets to prep daily items, maintain par levels, assist with new menu items, and ensure attractive presentation in buffet or plated meals.

You’ll work with cooks to monitor quality, follow sanitation standards, and open/close kitchen procedures. Previous cooking experience and state food handler license are preferred, with a team-focused, safety-driven mindset.