Cook 1 - up to $1000 bonus

$1000 bonus paid as follows:

• $500 after first 100 hours worked
• $250 after first 250 hours worked
• $250 after first 400 hours worked

Center Art LLC, managed by the Space Needle LLC, is partnering with Chihuly Studio to operate the Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibition on the Seattle Center grounds next to the Space Needle.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY :

The Cook 1 is responsible for all food quality and production on assigned station and all other stations in area. Preparing and serving quality food products presented according to service standards while following all safety and health requirements ensuring the complete satisfaction of both guests and team members. Constantly maintains a clean, organized and safe work environment. Must communicate closely with leads/supervisors regarding issues and concerns raised during shift.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS :

• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and company requirements.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment, use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safety
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all departmental/company policies and procedures.
• Meet with Sous Chef to review assignments, anticipate business levels, charges and other information pertinent to the job performance
• Turn on specified equipment and unlocks secured areas
• Set up workstations with required mis en place, tools, equipment, and supplies according to standards
• Inspect the cleanliness and working conditions of all tools, equipment and supplies
• Ensure everything complies with standards
• Check product list
• Establish priority items for the day
• Inform the Sous Chef of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the day's tasks
• Start prep work on items needed for the day
• Prepare all prep items following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards
• Inform F&B service staff of 86'd items and amounts of available menu items throughout the meal period
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Sous Chef to ensure optimum service to the guests
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Hotel requirements
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food costs
• Direct and assist Stewards in order to make cleanup a more efficient process
• Breakdown workstation and complete closing duties according to department standards
• Return all food to proper storage areas
• Rotate all return product
• Wrap, cover, label, and date all items being put away
• Straighten up and organize all storage areas
• Clean up and wipe down food prep areas, reach is, walk-ins, and shelves
• Return all unused and clean equipment to the specified locations.
• Restock items that were depleted during the shift
• Review status of work and follow up actions required with the Sous Chef before leaving

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary school background preferred.
• Able to perform basic mathematics.
• Read and comprehend instructions given in English.
• 3 years cooking experience, trained in all areas.
• Must provide own knives.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Teamwork and detail oriented, works well with others.
• Responsible, possess an extreme level of professionalism, flexible and quick thinking.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Health Card.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, 10 pounds over head.
• Able to stand for entire shift with periodic breaks and fully extend arms over head.

Full Time, Hourly Position

Hourly Rate: $25.66 - $25.66 / hour

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability
• 401k plan, match of $.50 to the $1 contributed up to 6%
• Deferred retirement, after 1 year of service (at the discretion of the Shareholders, historically 2% of annual salary contributed to 401K directly)
• $50 / month towards orca card or parking
• Paid Holidays (7 per year)
• Paid sick leave (accrued at the rate of one hour sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 72 hours each year)
• Vacation pay (3 weeks accrual after one year of service)
• Tuition reimbursement of 50%, up to $2500 / year (certain conditions must be met)
• New child family leave up to 4 weeks
• 35% discount for many purchases at our Retail and F&B Experiences (Discount not applied towards alcohol or admission ticket purchases)
• 4 friends and family admission tickets per year.
• Charitable Contributions / Matching Gift, up to $500 year

At Chihuly Garden and Glass, we believe in building a vibrant community by connecting people to art in meaningful ways. As an equal opportunity employer, we make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, physical, or mental disability, military status, political ideology, genetic information, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. All Team Members and potential Team Members who apply for an opening will be considered without regard to these factors. We carefully screen applicants based on qualifications such as their training, education, skills, aptitude, experience, and previous work record.

Salary Description

$25.66/hr