Cook Part Time

About the property

The Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Downtown is part of Pyramid Global Hospitality's portfolio. We are dedicated to providing exceptional service and memorable experiences for our guests. Our core values emphasize personal development, valuing our people, and fostering a desire for their success.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Chef in production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining.
• Maintains a passive leadership role in maintaining adequate production levels from the Kitchen staff.
• Develops knowledge and skills in various cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté, and fry).
• Has the opportunity to experience using knives and various kitchen equipment.
• Recreates recipes and ensures consistency in food preparation.
• Minimizes food waste through cross-utilization of ingredients.
• Works with a world-class culinary team to create innovative dishes.
• Prepares ingredients for cooking, such as chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat.
• Keeps a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
• Safeguards proper storage of food and other items.
• Ensures the quality of ingredients used in cooking.

Requirements

• Active Food Handler’s certification or the ability to obtain one.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including day, night, and weekends.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to work independently and stand for long periods.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• At least 21 years of age.
• A desire to exceed expectations and have an energetic personality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment.
• A strong desire to learn and develop culinary skills.
• A passion for the culinary arts.

Skills

• Cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté, fry).
• Knife skills and kitchen equipment usage.
• Recipe creation and adaptation.
• Food waste minimization techniques.
• Teamwork and collaboration with culinary leadership.
• Ingredient preparation and organization.
• Sanitation and orderliness in the kitchen.
• Quality control of ingredients.

Benefits

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

Pay

$24.00 per hour.

Schedule

Variety of day, night, and weekend shifts.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Sick Time: Accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

Pay

$24.00 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications, and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.