COOK - FOOD CULINARY (PT)

About Pyramid Global Hospitality

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.

At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets.

About Our Property

At the Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Downtown, we pride ourselves on being the best employer in the area. We are looking for talented people who have a genuine passion for service. Our Core Values involve personal development, people, and a desire for wanting them to succeed. We believe each member of our team has a key part to play in our delivery of outstanding service and memorable experiences for each guest. We want a hotel that people want to come to, not through.

What You Will Have An Opportunity To Do

We are looking for someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team. This individual must be creative, motivated, and passionate about growing their talents in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, with a strong desire to learn, to develop skills, and work with the culinary leadership team to create menus which reflect seasonal availability and the concept of the restaurant.

• Assist the Chef in production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining.
• Maintain a passive leadership role in maintaining adequate production levels from the Kitchen staff.
• Develop knowledge and skills in various cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté, and fry).
• Gain experience using knives and various kitchen equipment.
• Reach and recreate recipes.
• Ensure consistency in all food preparation.
• Learn how to minimize food waste through cross utilization.
• Work with a world-class culinary team.
• Create workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat).
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Be responsible for the quality of ingredients.

Requirements

• Active Food Handler’s certification or the ability to get it.
• Must be willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts.
• Requires strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Able to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Have a desire to exceed expectations.
• An energetic personality.

Benefits

For Full-Time Associates, we offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, & Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Paid Time Off: 1.38 hours for every 40 hours worked (9 days).
• 7 Paid Holidays.

For Part-Time Associates, we offer:

• 401(k) Plan.
• Sick Time: Accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

Pay

$24.00 per hour.