Cook II-PD SEIU

Wage range: $24.26 – $37.19 per hour. One free meal per shift.

About the role

Responsible for preparing food products (main entrees, soups and sauces) in a commercial kitchen using advanced cooking techniques, standardized recipes and plating guidelines. Meets production schedules while adhering to health, safety and sanitary standards and regulatory requirements. Accountable for food quality, proper utilization and storage of food and supplies, and maintaining cleanliness of equipment, supplies and workspace.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, carve and portion meats, entrees, vegetables, starches, soups and sauces.
• Maintain all hot and cold prepared food at proper temperatures.
• Plan cooking schedule according to menu and department volume needs.
• Select and display recipe cards; review production sheet to determine type and amount of food to prepare.
• Procure food items from refrigerator, freezer or storage areas; requisition or direct procurement of supplies as needed.
• Label, date and store foods in keeping with department standards.
• Follow department and government safety and sanitation standards.
• Operate, safely and accurately, a variety of commercial food service equipment including knives, slicer, thermometers, measuring utensils, scales, toaster, food warmer, chopper, mixer, blender, steamer, grill, fryer, steam kettle, broiler, electric oven and microwave oven.
• Utilize, operate and cook on or with open flame, gas equipment, broilers, flat tops, combi ovens, woks, wood stone ovens and electric range.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Washington State “Food and Beverage Workers” Permit.
• ServSafe or Certified Professional Food Manager (NEHA) certification or ability to obtain within 180 days of hire.
• 4 years of progressively responsible related work experience in fast-food, restaurant, hospitality or other culinary environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience preparing starches, vegetables, soups, sauces and gravies in a food services setting.
• Experience using and maintaining a variety of cooking equipment.
• Ability to understand and apply business math as required by the duties.
• Ability to communicate clearly and provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Vocational training courses in commercial food preparation setting or equivalent combination of work experience (desired).

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance.
• On-demand virtual health care.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution).
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Paid Time Off/Vacation and Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection and legal insurance.
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program.
• Free parking and commuter benefits.