Line Cook II (Seasonal) | Captain Whidbey Inn

Line Cook II (Seasonal) | Captain Whidbey Inn     Come work at the beautiful and historic Captain Whidbey Inn on Penn Cove! Our culinary team strives to celebrate what the island provides, showcasing local produce and other hand-crafted goods. Vibrant, lively food presented with a 'finer dining' attitude. Be a part of something special that gives appreciative nod to those that toil in the field with potatoes, fennel, goat, and flowers. Bring your own ideas to the table and showcase your talent among a group of like-minded artisans. Looking for a rockstar knife-for-hire to get us through the busy season. Help us create beautiful, locally-inspired food to help create lasting experiences at the restaurant at Captain Whidbey. Showcase your skills by preparing new menu items and daily preparation requirements, providing guidance to line cooks, conducting inventories, and ensuring sanitary and well-maintained food preparation areas, as well as safe food handling. Cook II is responsible for opening and closing kitchen procedures with the ability to accommodate customer needs in a timely manner.    Create menu magic and make hungry people happy. Showcase your skills by preparing new menu items and daily preparation requirements, providing guidance to line cooks, conducting inventories, and ensuring sanitary and well-maintained food preparation areas, as well as safe food handling.    Let’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you: The Perks *Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status  $500 End of Season Bonus (paid out in Oct) Hourly Pay Range: $21-$23/hr DOE Banquet and event tip eligible Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday) Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters) Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE) Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives) Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit) Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!) Employee Assistance Program “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion) Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe) Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow! Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)  Our Commitment to you: “People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success. Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet. What you’ll do:The Nitty Gritty 5+ years industry experience Able to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures Ability to cook and direct a banquet up to 100 with a help of a small team Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s) Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to other employees of the organization Working knowledge of all mother and minor sauces Working knowledge of proper butchering techniques Knowledge of specialized equipment: Mastering of slicer, Robo-coup, Hobart, convection ovens Must possess knife skills, the ability to adjust preparations for flavor, and accommodate customer’s needs in a timely manner Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.