Cook II - Hamilton's Kitchen

Job Description

Job Description

We’re more than just a team – we’re a community dedicated to making a difference every day.

At The Alfond Inn and 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 you’re passionate, driven, and ready to thrive, we’d love to have you on our team.  Apply today and build a career that inspires you!

The Cook II is responsible for safely and efficiently preparing and cooking 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, you’re not just getting a job – you’re joining a family-first organization that cares about your health and wellness, your future, and your overall satisfaction.

Here’s 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 , we're 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!

We’re more than just a business—we’re 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

• Maintain high levels of food quality and safety.
• Handle and store food in a safe and sanitary manner in accordance with sanitation codes; date and rotate product; follow storage guidelines for raw food; use first in, first out procedures.
• Follow recipes, formulas and plate specification to provide consistency and uniformity in all meals; assist Chef as needed.
• Receive orders from servers and prepare meals as requested by the customer (timing orders to come up at the proper time – serving hot food hot, cold foods cold, while ensuring guest satisfaction.)  Garnish plates
• Prepare meals in accordance with established recipes, portion sizes and measurements and quality control standards, including garnishes. 
• Set up and break down kitchen station based on department/property SOP.
• Prepare and control food usage in order to minimize waste and control food costs.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking including washing, peeling, chopping, portioning, and storing food. 
• Prepare proper plate presentations, adhering to standard plating techniques outlined for the team. 
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local health board inspection and brand standards; always maintain a well-organized and sanitary cooking environment.
• Set up, break down and keep workstations clean and always organized for the safety of all employees; including but not limited to steam table, sandwich cooler, reach-ins, grill & broiler area, fryolators, salad bar, hot buffet and sink basins. 
• Respond in a courteous manner to guests’ complaints or requests, offering substitutions where needed. 
• Assist in review and execution of BQT/events ensuring accuracy of timing and food per BEO details.  
• Assisting BQT/events where necessary e.g., action stations or event plate-up’s 
• Working knowledge of FIFO, HAACP, Safe Serve. 
• Maintaining open lines of communication and updating team on need areas or opportunities.
• Advise the Executive Chef of low inventory items and performs receiving and inventory duties as specified. Reporting quality issues to leadership and using correct stock rotation (FIFO).
• Conduct regular temperature and taste tests to ensure correct holding temperature regulation and flavor profile of food items. 
• Conduct regular checks to regulate temperature of items used to operate prepare and hold foods such as ovens, broilers, grills, microwaves, fryers, circulators, hot holders, roasters. 
• Maintain food logs and preparation lists.
• Assist Dishwasher as needed.

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
• Mid-high level of 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.