Line Cook II (Seasonal) | Captain Whidbey Inn

Columbia Hospitality•Coupeville, WA

12h•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Come work at the beautiful and historic Captain Whidbey Inn on Penn Cove! Our culinary team strives to celebrate what the island provides, showcasing local produce and other hand-crafted goods. Vibrant, lively food presented with a 'finer dining' attitude. Be a part of something special that gives appreciative nod to those that toil in the field with potatoes, fennel, goat, and flowers. Bring your own ideas to the table and showcase your talent among a group of like-minded artisans. Looking for a rockstar knife-for-hire to get us through the busy season. Help us create beautiful, locally-inspired food to help create 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 II is responsible for opening and closing kitchen procedures with the ability to accommodate customer needs in a timely manner. Create menu magic and make hungry people happy. 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.

Requirements

5+ 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

Responsibilities

preparing new menu items
daily preparation requirements
providing guidance to line cooks
conducting inventories
ensuring sanitary and well-maintained food preparation areas
safe food handling
opening and closing kitchen procedures
accommodate customer needs in a timely manner

Benefits

$500 End of Season Bonus (paid out in Oct)
Hourly Pay Rate: $21-$23/hr DOE
Banquet and event tip eligible
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
“Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
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)