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Were more than just a team were a community dedicated to making a difference every day.

At Olympia Hospitality we create a fun supportive environment where growth never stops and success is celebrated together. Guided by our values of continuous improvement accountability concern for others and trust we foster a culture of collaboration and integrity. If youre passionate driven and ready to thrive wed love to have you on our team.Apply today and build a career that inspires you!

Looking for cooks to safely and efficiently prepare and cook food that will keep our customers coming back. Our goal is to have customers tell us that our food and service is excellent!

Join a Team that Puts Your Well-Being First!

At Olympia Hospitality we believe in supporting our employees both in and out of the workplace. When you join us youre not just getting a job youre joining a family-first organization that cares about your health and wellness your future and your overall satisfaction.

Heres how we show our commitment:

• Health Coverage That Works for You: We contribute up to 80% toward individual health plans and offer affordable dental and vision insurance. Plus with FSA and HSA options you can plan for your healthcare costs your way.
• Secure Your Future: With our 401K plan and discretionary yearly match you can build the financial future you deserve.
• Peace of Mind: We provide paid group term life insurance for select positions 50% shared cost short-term disability and you have the option to purchase additional employee paid life insurance.
• Time for You: Enjoy our robust PTO plan and 7 paid holidays to maintain work-life balance. Need quick access to your paycheck Our earned wage access program has you covered!
• Additional Support: From our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to a sober support network and our commitment to being a recovery-friendly workplace were here to help you thrive personally and professionally.
• Perks: Love to travel Enjoy exclusive hotel travel discounts as a member of our team. Additional benefits may be available based on property specific locations!

Were more than just a businesswere a values-driven organization that believes in creating an environment where every team member can thrive. Our core values guide everything we do from how we interact with each other to how we serve our guests and community. Join us at Olympia Hospitality and take the next step toward a fulfilling balanced and supported career. Apply today!

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with established recipes portion sizes and quality standards ensuring consistency and adherence to food safety guidelines.
• Follow proper cooking techniques and methods including grilling frying roasting baking and sautéing to achieve desired flavors textures and appearances.
• Monitor food temperatures cooking times and ingredient quantities to prevent waste and ensure that food is cooked and served at optimal quality.
• Collaborate with the culinary team and management to develop and refine menu items specials and promotions that appeal to guests preferences and dietary needs.
• Experiment with new ingredients flavors and cooking techniques to create innovative and unique dishes that showcase the restaurants culinary expertise and creativity.
• Stay informed about culinary trends industry developments and seasonal ingredients and incorporate these insights into menu planning and execution.
• Maintain a clean sanitized and orderly kitchen environment at all times including workstations equipment utensils and storage areas in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist with inventory management including receiving storing and rotating ingredients and supplies and conducting regular stock checks to ensure adequate levels for production.
• Follow proper food handling and storage procedures to minimize the risk of contamination spoilage and foodborne illness and ensure that all kitchen equipment is maintained and operated safely.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff servers and management to coordinate food preparation cooking times and service priorities and ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
• Support and assist colleagues as needed including dishwashing food plating and garnishing to maintain efficient workflow and meet service deadlines.

Skills Required

• Provide high-level customer service communicate effectively with guests and team members follow instructions ability to learn quickly pay attention to detail and maintain composure when working under pressure

Technical Skills

• Safe and appropriate use and operation of kitchen equipment
• Knife skills grill broiler sauté and Expediter skills; garde manger experience
• Speed in meal production while ensuring high-quality food

Experience / Education

• Minimum 2 years experience; high school diploma and/or equivalent work experience; experience with receiving orders and inventory control helpful; Culinary Arts education preferred; Serve-Safe Certification and Allergy Awareness Training preferred.

The Olympia Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to such characteristics as race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin disability genetic information protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable law.