Banquet/Line Cook | Kitsap Conference Center

This position supports banquet, catering, and special event operations, with scheduling based on event volume and business needs.

About the role

Create menu magic and make hungry people happy. Showcase your skills by preparing new menu items and daily preparation requirements, ensuring sanitary and well-maintained food preparation areas, as well as safe food handling. Cook I is responsible for opening and closing kitchen procedures with the ability to accommodate customer needs in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menu items according to recipes, presentation standards, and guest specifications.
• Cooks proteins to pre-determined temperatures and ensures quality and consistency of dishes.
• Leads small culinary teams in banquet execution and daily preparation needs.
• Follows proper food handling and storage practices in accordance with local and state regulations.
• Conducts inventory, monitors product levels, and communicates replenishment needs to the Chef team.
• Ensures sanitary and well-maintained food preparation areas and kitchen equipment.
• Operates and maintains specialized kitchen equipment including slicers, Robo-Coup, Hobart mixers, and convection ovens.
• Demonstrates mastery of knife skills and proper butchering techniques.
• Adjusts preparations for flavor and presentation while accommodating guest needs in a timely manner.
• Provides direction and guidance to line cooks during service to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Attends all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned by management to support departmental and organizational goals.

Requirements

• 5+ years industry experience, or at minimum 2 years banquet cooking experience
• Able to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures
• Ability to cook and direct a banquet up to 100 with the help of a small team
• Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s)
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees
• Working knowledge of all mother and minor sauces
• Working knowledge of proper butchering techniques
• Knowledge of specialized equipment: mastery 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

Benefits

• Hourly Pay Range: $18.00-$25.00 DOE
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• 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)

About the company

“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success. Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

About the location

Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside offers 17,000 square feet of meeting and event space on the waterfront of Bremerton, Washington. Just a short ferry ride from Seattle, Kitsap Conference Center offers an unsurpassed standard of excellence for meetings, conferences, trade shows, social events, reunions, and weddings in Washington State. The conference center's recent expansion added five flexible function rooms on the third floor for additional meeting and event space with spectacular views and even more opportunities to host multiple day meetings with breakouts, and memorable weddings. With an ideal waterfront location and sweeping views of Sinclair Inlet, the venue comfortably accommodates up to 700 guests and offers easy access to Bremerton hotels. The outdoor water fountains and plaza highlight the conference center's marina setting, making it the most unique venue in Kitsap County.