Restaurant Cook

Cook Position At Ballard Town & Country MarketCook Up Your Future With Us! Turn your love for food into a career! Be part of our Field House restaurant adventure at Ballard Town & Country Market. We're ready to hire cooks—bring your enthusiasm, and we'll bring the opportunity!T&C is a family-owned company that builds authentic relationships one interaction at a time through consistent commitment to heartfelt service, relating to people as people (not numbers) and by selling the freshest, highest-quality products available. We have a deep passion for food and people and are always looking for service-minded individuals of all backgrounds to join our community.You are genuine and authentic in your interactions both with your customers and co-workers. You thrive in a team environment, take your responsibilities seriously, and always consider the customer in your decisions. You see richness and strength in a diverse workforce and treat others with respect to create a place of belonging for all. You care about your community and the environment. Pursuing knowledge in order to add value and grow is your idea of fun. Oh, and you love food!We have a highly competitive benefits package ($9-$23 weekly medical premiums), vacation/sick time, paid holidays, premium pay rates, an Employee Assistance Program, a discount on virtually everything in our markets, 401(k) plans, profit-sharing and a pension, scholarship program and an employee referral bonus program. Whoa! That's a lot of great stuff!T&C is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, caste, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. We invite women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can thrive in this role, we'd love to learn more about you. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.A Typical Day Will Include The Following..Works in Food Service & Restaurant Operations doing prep, cooking, product rotation, & packagingEstablishes & maintains effective working relationships with employees, guests, market support staff & vendor communityCultivates and maintains an integral and collaborative environmentEnsures the adherence to Ready for Business standards throughout the kitchenAssists in training and development of employeesEstablishes and maintains a 360-feedback process including guests, staff and leadershipProvides and role models excellent customer serviceMaintains the integrity of our brand and marketing expressionsMaintains kitchen in a neat, clean and orderly mannerEnsures food service compliance with local, state and federal lawsDemonstrates attitude of service to staff and guestsKeeps up on industry trends, standards, and changesSupports and follows all company and department policiesSupports and follows all safety/security policies and sustainability programsOperates within the Company's Core Values, Company Brand, and Business PrinciplesThis Job Might Be For You If ..Deep knowledge and interest in food and cooking techniquesWorking knowledge of all food service areas, inventory management, product rotation, ordering & forecastingMust be a positive team player, leader, and role model that can effectively manage through changeAbility to train others in food production, food handling and product managementPerformance oriented, with effective organization and time management skillsExcellent customer service skillsMust be conscientious, and capable of consistently following directions, procedures and recipesUnderstands and upholds ready for business standardsMust possess an attitude of service to othersDemonstrates self-discipline and accountabilityAbility to build & maintain effective relationships and trust with a diverse group of staff, guests, & vendorsExcellent listening, verbal, and written communication skillsEmbraces 360 feedback with a commitment to personal and professional developmentDisplays excellent work ethicFlexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as neededAbility to lift and carry 50 lbs.Possesses full body mobility (bending, stooping, twisting, & reaching) with excellent manual dexterityExemplifies health department standardsAbility to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner18 years or olderEntry Level CompensationUSD $27.85/Hr.Maximum CompensationUSD $29.15/Hr.