Fine Dining Cook II – Cedarbrook Lodge (18525 36th Ave S)

Cook II

Assigned to Copperleaf Line and Copper Leaf Terrace.
The Cook 2 will work with the team of Sous Chefs and support cooks in the role of line cooking, in our Copperleaf Terrace Kitchen, IRD cooking and some banquet cooking with special focus on Cold food production associated to all menus while rotating throughout HOT food production.

Working with a team of culinary professionals in creating spectacular dishes that will create memorable dining experiences for our guests. Your experience in various aspects of kitchen will be reflective in your station readiness, food quality, freshness and production timing. Your contribution to the kitchen is directly related to Guest Satisfaction Results, Colleague Engagement Results, Food Safety Compliance and Effective Organization & Sanitation Standards

The Cook 2 will always conduct them self in a manner which supports the growth and development of the team, culture and cuisine

Skills needed to be successful in this role:
◦ Detailed understanding of all Cook 3 & prep cooking background
◦ Must work well in a good cooperation with a team
◦ Work assigned line station, usually salad/fry and prep station
Highly Developed knife skills – can work with a knife safely with quickness & accuracy
◦ Highly developed knowledge of all major cooking techniques; mother and minor sauces, braising, roasting, sautéing, soups and stocks
◦ Will need to develop detailed understanding of al Menu items and Knowledge & Familiarity with the hot and cold side of the Lounge menu & IRD menu
◦Mentors team member next in line

Qualifications, Education, and/or Experience:
◦ 2+ years in industry of equal caliber employment
◦ Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s) ; Food Handlers Card, Serve Safe Certified
◦ Experience with kitchen prep cooking up to 200 with a help of a small team
◦ Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, recipes and memos
◦ Ability to effectively interact in one on one and small group situations with supervisors & other employees of the organization
◦ Knowledge of specialized equipment: Mastering of slicer, Robo-coup, Hobart, convection ovens, combi ovens
◦ Must possess knife skills, the ability to adjust preparations for flavor, and accommodate customer’s needs in a timely manner

Cook II Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Will work assigned Line or Banquet Station with a sense of quality control, refined technique and urgency at all times
• Utilizes specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements, maintains par levels of necessary items
• Prepares new menu items under direction of supervisor
• Ensures attractive, consistent presentations of all food items, both buffet and plated
• Interacts professionally and mindfully with supervises, line cooks & stewarding team to monitor quality, presentation and consistency of food items prepared
• Handles all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely manner
• Sets up, re-stocks, maintains, and cleans food preparation areas
• Responsible for ensuring presentation standards are meet for all hot and cold items
• Will participate in all areas of the kitchens cleanliness and organization
• Reads and interprets recipes accurately
• Assists with product inventories, ordering and receiving of procedures
• Responsible for team maintenance of grooming standards
• Responsible for team adherence to standards for sanitation and safe food handling
• Responsible for all opening and closing kitchen procedures

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this team member. He or she will be required to follow other instructions and perform other work-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. Depending on employment status and location, Columbia Hospitality team members may be eligible for a generous benefit package, which may include:

THE PERKS

Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status

• Free parking
• Work in a beautiful environment and kitchen
• Values Based Culture
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage with Significant Columbia Contribution
• Company Contributed HSA/FSA Plan
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance Policies
• Competitive Wages
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO Plan
• 401K Match
• Team Member Outings
• Diverse Work Group
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Inclusion)