Cook

About the role

The Cook prepares and plates menu items across kitchen stations, following recipes and food safety standards while supporting the team during service. This role reports to the Sous Chef. Success in this role looks like consistent, well-executed food preparation and a clean, organized station throughout each shift. This is a seasonal position requiring weekend and holiday availability. Come work and play at Seattle’s home mountain, the Summit at Snoqualmie. Located an hour from Seattle, at the junction where the Pacific Crest Trail crosses Interstate 90. With summer activities ramping up with spectacular Mountain Biking trails and Scenic Lift Rides, there is a lot to do all year long.

Responsibilities

• Lead opening procedures, including powering up equipment, sanitation protocols, and workspace organization.
• Monitor and maintain temperature controls across refrigeration and heating equipment.
• Set up multiple stations, preparing ingredients and organizing mise en place to established standards.
• Prepare food consistently using professional-grade kitchen equipment including ovens, broilers, and grills.
• Plate dishes that reflect established recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain ingredient integrity through proper labeling, dating, and rotation practices.
• Execute closing procedures, including equipment maintenance, deep cleaning, and storage organization.
• Manage inventory receiving and storage using FIFO principles to minimize waste.
• Handle waste management and sustainability practices.
• Collaborate with culinary teammates and front-of-house staff, fostering clear communication.
• Stock and maintain line stations during peak service periods.

Qualifications

• Effective English communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong active listening skills to understand and address guest and team concerns.
• Collaborative teamwork and a professional approach in all interactions.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental responsibilities to meet operational deadlines.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Food Worker Card prior to employment.

Pay

The wage range for this position is: from $22.00 - $24.00/hr + Tips.

Benefits

• This is a non-benefited role.
• All individuals may contribute to the 401(k); discretionary match after 1,000 hours in a calendar year (2‑year vesting cliff).
• All individuals accrue sick time at 1 hour per 40 hours worked, up to a maximum of 64 hours per year.
• Ally Heath benefit provides telemedicine and mental health appointments with no copays or deductibles, covering all family members for a $4 weekly deduction.

Schedule

Seasonal position requiring weekend and holiday availability.