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Columbia Hospitality

Lead Cook | Smith Tower

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.00 - $27.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
Medical
Dental
Vision
disability
401k
HSA/FSA plans
tip pooling
Employee assistance program
Referral Bonus
Discounted lodging
Discounted dining
Discounted spa
Discounted golf
Discounted retail

Job Description

Smith Tower, located in Seattle, has been a historical icon since its completion in 1914 as the first skyscraper in the city and the tallest building west of the Mississippi River at that time. Today, it has undergone a remarkable transformation with a new visitor experience that captivates both locals and tourists. The venue boasts a ground-floor gathering place with gifts, souvenirs, and treats, along with an observation deck and bar offering a locally inspired menu of shareable plates and classic cocktails. Smith Tower is not only known for its stunning panoramic views but also for its rich heritage, offering... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years in industry
  • At least two years as a lead
  • Able to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures
  • Flexible availability and must be able to work nights, weekend, and holidays
  • Ability to cook and direct catering/banquet events up to 150 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
  • 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

Job Qualifications

  • 5+ years in industry, at least two years as a lead
  • Able to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures
  • Ability to cook and direct catering/banquet events up to 150 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

Job Duties

  • Utilizes specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements, maintains par levels of necessary items
  • Prepares new menu items under direction of chef
  • Ensures attractive, consistent presentations of food items, both for observatory bar and catered/banquets events
  • Interacts/supervises line cooks to monitor quality, presentation and consistency of food items prepared
  • Handles all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely manner
  • Sets up, re-stocks, maintains, and cleans food preparation areas
  • Works with Chef to complete monthly inventory and set pars for food ordering
  • Responsible for ensuring presentation standards are meet for all hot and cold items
  • Reads and interprets recipes
  • Conducts product inventories, ordering and receiving of product
  • Responsible for team maintenance of grooming standards
  • Responsible for team adherence to standards for sanitation and safe food handling
  • Responsible for all opening and closing kitchen procedures

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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