Cook

Cook Position at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

The Role at a Glance: We are looking to add an experienced cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff in our Tacoma, WA location for our Dining & Events division. As a cook for Lancer-Hospitality, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, efficient environment and cook delicious meals. If you are driven, passionate about preparing and serving high quality meals, and are looking for an organization that promotes your personal growth, this could be the right role for you.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Quality and portion control
• Food preparation
• Creative food presentation
• Maintaining kitchen
• Ensuring food is stored properly
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes

What We're Looking For:

Must-haves:

• At least one years' prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast-paced environment
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items
• Customer service experience is required

Nice-to-haves:

• Food handlers' certification

Where You'll Be Working: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Compensation Range $18-19 per hour

Our Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Uniform shirt provided
• 2 zoolight admission tickets
• Paid meal for eligible shifts
• Employee discount on food and in the gift shop
• Advancement opportunities. Potential for long-term employment
• Parking provided

About Lancer: Lancer Hospitality has over 30 years of experience supporting a diverse clientele in a variety of settings with their foodservice needs. Our management experience has allowed us to develop strong, long-lasting, and personal relationships with clients and to build a scope of service that can make a real difference in businesses and communities.

About Elior North America: Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.