Line Cook II - Full Time

WAGE: $28.79 - $30.39 (Based on Experience)

AVAILABILITY: Mostly PM Shifts 

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing food efficiently and consistently; assist in maintenance of kitchen.  Is also responsible in overseeing the preparation of restaurant food to ensure timely delivery, food quality, consistency and presentation. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent is required
• Washington Food Permit
• Must have 1-2 years’ line cook experience in a fast-paced restaurant/kitchen environment, Hotel restaurant experience a plus

JOB DUTIES:

• Complete opening duties as assigned, including the following:

• • Set up physical aspect of stations: grill, pantry, banquet, etc.
  • Check quality and quantity of all stock and supplies.
  • Ensure cleanliness and condition of assigned station.

• Assist in Banquet preparation and plate up.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.

• Turning off equipment after service is complete or as needed.

• Complete closing duties assigned, including the following:
• • Properly cover, label and change out all pans.
  • Store food items in their proper place.
  • Wipe down and clean station as assigned.

• Food preparation:

• • Organize prep for all stations according to the line to ensure that all food is completed on time
  • Food is to be prepared in a manner consistent with use records
  • Guest requests must be met
  • Ensure that food quality is high and consistent
  • Daily check on prep and par levels of all items for all stations
  • Prep meats, fishes, marinades, sauces and soups at times as directed by your Manager/Supervisor.
  • Prepare food for the concierge lounge when directed to do so
• Food Safety
  • Sanitation buckets used at all times
  • Towels, knives and utensils kept in sanitizer solution
  • Temperatures of all potentially dangerous foods to be kept above 135 or below 41
  • Cleanliness of all areas of the banquet kitchen to be improved and maintained
  • All food covered, labeled and dated at all times
  • Remove soiled wares from station as assigned and transport to dishwashing area.

• Follow manager’s instruction as requested.
• Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Alert management as to any deficiencies of food items.
• Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities.
• Alert management as to any maintenance needs or safety hazards.

BENEFITS:

• Medical (Anthem)
• Dental (Aetna)
• Vision (VSP) and Life (The Hartford)
• Voluntary Benefits including Accidental, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life (The Hartford)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Short & Long Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Benefits with 4% match and immediate 100% vesting (Transamerica)
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay (Seattle PSST)
• Wellness Works Program
• Education Assistance Program
• $10 meal credit / Per Day worked (5+Hours)
• Commuter – 40% subsidized
• Room Discounts with any Marriott Brand Hotel (31 different brand globally)
• Additional Room Discounts for select hotels within portfolio
• Uniform and two pairs of slip resistant shoes a year

Astra Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to deanne.shawley@astrahotelseattle.com or call (206) 693-6040 to let us know the nature of your request.