Available positions in this job posing include

• Market Line Cook | Permanent, Full-Time | Thursday - Monday schedule
• Market Special Events Line Cook | Seasonal, Part-Time | Variable schedule

Pay, Perks, and Benefits

• Market Line Cook | $23 ~ $25/hr (base + tip pool average)
• Market Special Events Line Cook | $23 ~ $25/hr (base + service charge average)
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions (upon meeting eligibility criteria)
• Free daily meals prepared in our kitchen
• Free kayak and paddleboard rentals
• Discounts on rooms, spa, restaurant and more!

Additional Full-Time Permanent Employee Benefits Include

• Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Hospital/Accident)
• Life insurance
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid time-off (11-31 days per year depending on consecutive years of service)

About The Positions

Market Cook | Permanent, Full-Time | Thursday - Monday schedule

As a Market Line Cook at Union City Market's Hook & Fork, you'll be responsible for executing top-notch, seasonal seafood menus that feature the finest and freshest from the Hood Canal and Pacific Northwest. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work in a beautiful outdoor setting right on the water, cooking over a wood-fired grill, taking in the fresh air and natural surroundings while you create unforgettable dishes our guests will be raving about the whole way home.

Market Special Events Cook | Seasonal, Part-Time | Variable schedule

As a Market Special Events Line Cook at Union City Market's Hook & Fork, you'll have the opportunity to cook for special events at the Hook & Fork, The Grove (our secret woodland culinary experience), and Alderbrook Resort & Spa. You will have a truly unique experience preparing food from fresh ingredients in our beautiful outdoor setting right on the water and cooking over a wood-fired grill and open-flame! The Market Special Events Cook plays an important part not only in making events happen, but making them memorable and special.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience as line cook, required
• 1-2 years experience in a non-traditional cooking setting, a plus
• Experience in open flame and wood-fired grill cooking, a plus
• Valid WA Food Handlers Card - required within 14 days after hire
• Thursday - Monday availability, required for Market Line Cook

Successful Characteristics

• Professional: Report to work when scheduled and with a professional and well-groomed appearance. Demonstrates consistent professionalism in the execution of daily assignments. Communicates ingredients, preparation methods and promotions to guests as appropriate.
• Planning: Ability to prioritize tasks and duties.
• Personal: Pleasant personality - provides eye contact, friendly voice, hospitable by nature; service oriented, fast learner, self-reliant, sensitive, tolerant of stress and able to maintain a positive attitude at all times, shows initiative, judgment, desire & ability to work with a diverse staff, commitment to the Resort and fulfillment of the Alderbrook Promise.
• Knowledge of Work: Excellent attention to detail and work standards; strives to continually improve skills and knowledge necessary to complete job responsibilities; skillfully uses utensils and equipment needed for the position; accurately completes forms, waste logs, productions sheets, etc.; measures, portions or otherwise prepares beverages an food with great precision and efficiency. Experienced in both European and American regional cuisine. Knowledge of recipe development in areas of daily specials, cross utilization of product and current food trends. Knowledge of all current local and state regulations of food handling, sanitation codes and storage procedures.
• Interpersonal: Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to accept change, new procedures and constructive comments; ability to work/communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally with multiple operating departments. Able to speak and write English.
• Work habits: Ability to work independently, autonomously and without supervision, while also able to follow written and verbal instructions when necessary. Able to work long hours and overtime if necessary. Team-oriented. Able to cope with varied and fast-paced activities; meets sanitation, food handling, quality and presentation standards. Coordinates multiple tasks and meets production and service time schedules; follows instructions and recipes as needed.

Physical Demands of the Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work Environment: Conditions are typically outdoors, and position will experience exposure to heat and cold. It is an un-controlled environment, and the position experiences variations in temperature, a moderate level of noise, and certain chemicals in the work environment. This position is responsible for cooking over open flame and should take all necessary safety precautions when dealing with fire.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods; walk; sit; climb stairs; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, bend and twist, push and pull, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lifts/moves up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. May require sustained visual and mental concentration.

Standard Specifications

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. Alderbrook Resort & Spa may amend a job description at any time with or without notice.

Alderbrook Resort & Spa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, age, marital or nursing mother status, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

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