Airline Lounge Senior Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Senior Cook

Premium Airline Lounge | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Pay: $27.00–$30.00 per hour
Full-Time | Open Availability Required (Including Weekends & Holidays)

Elevate Your Culinary Career with Sodexo Live!

Do you take pride in creating exceptional food and thrive in a fast-paced, high-end hospitality environment? If so, we'd love to meet you.

Sodexo Live! is seeking an experienced Senior Cook to join our culinary team at a premium airline lounge inside Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while serving travelers from around the world in an upscale, first-class setting.

If you're passionate about food, enjoy working with a strong team, and are ready to grow your career with a global hospitality leader, this is the opportunity for you.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality breakfast, lunch, dinner, and specialty menu items.
• Execute recipes with consistency while maintaining exceptional flavor and presentation.
• Produce both hot and cold dishes using classical and modern cooking techniques.
• Assist with daily food prep, batch cooking, and production planning.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, portion control, and presentation.
• Support inventory management, receiving deliveries, and kitchen organization.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely while following all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist kitchen leadership by mentoring and supporting other culinary team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen that exceeds health and safety standards.

What We're Looking For:

• 4+ years of professional culinary experience in restaurants, hotels, catering, airport lounges, or other high-volume kitchens preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.
• Excellent knife skills and experience with a variety of cooking methods.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to guide and support fellow cooks.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.

Requirements:

• Ability to pass a TSA background check and drug screening.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift kitchen supplies as needed.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive Pay: $27.00–$30.00 per hour
• Work in a premium airline lounge serving first-class guests.
• Join a globally recognized hospitality company with opportunities for advancement.
• Supportive team environment that values professionalism, teamwork, and culinary excellence.
• Gain experience in one of Seattle's most unique and exciting hospitality settings.
• Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth across Sodexo Live! locations nationwide.

Ready to Take Your Culinary Career to the Next Level?

If you're an experienced cook who is passionate about creating exceptional food and delivering outstanding hospitality, we encourage you to apply today.

Join Sodexo Live! and become part of a team dedicated to providing a world-class dining experience for travelers every day.