Prep Cook/Line Cook (Full Time with Paid Time off and Benefits!!) - OLYMPIA HOTEL

Do you love cooking? Interested in working in the hospitality industry in a position that provides benefits? We have openings! Currently at Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake we are looking for a full time prep/banquet cook before legislative season kicks off!

*We are currently offering a $500 sign on bonus*

Job Summary:

The cook is responsible for preparing all food items, based on standardized recipes, for the Cafe, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria, and Banquets, while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. They are also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen and work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio .

Job Duties:

• Approach all encounters with guests and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner
• Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required according to hotel standards
• Prepare and display banquet food items according to standards
• Maintain post on kitchen line as required during the restaurant and banquet operating hours in order to prepare food to order, maintaining the highest standards of efficiency, productivity and quality
• Prepare food for Banquets, as required, following specifications of Banquet Event Orders
• Prepare and service food for Associate Cafeteria as specified by the Food Production Manager
• Prepare all foods following standard recipes
• Breakdown buffets and kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly at the end of each meal period
• Work banquet food station as scheduled by Food Production Manager
• Be able to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment
• Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures
• Perform any other duties as requested by management

Job Requirements:

• Must have at least 6 months of prep cook or line cook experience in full service restaurant
• Must have or obtain Washington State Food Handler's Permit prior to first day of employment.
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, twist, lift, crouch, reach, push, pull throughout shift.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs throughout shift
• Ability to stand throughout assigned shift.