Lavish Roots is searching for FOH Cooks with a passion for food and customer service. Our team of culinary professionals service corporate cafés in Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue with a focus on high quality, fresh meals and exceptional hospitality for the worlds largest social media company in the world.

We strive to create a company that is different from what the current industry offers; a supportive work environment with opportunities for advancement. We get to use state of the art facilities and equipment too!

Our team members enjoy:

• Weekends off
• Free on-shift meals
• Free parking (depending on site)

Benefits:

• 15 days PTO (120 hours/year)
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Majority company paid medical, dental, and vision
• Free life insurance policy
• Annual cost of living increase

The Details:

Daily Duties

• Prep fruits, vegetables, deli meats, sliced cheeses, salads, dressings and vinaigrettes for the salad bar and sandwich stations
• Adhere to recipes and techniques as delegated by the FOH Lead or Manager
• Set up, stock, break down and clean all Harvest stations and equipment
• Ensure food cards are accurate and displayed
• Polish and stock silverware, bowls, plates, cups, mugs, etc.
• Assist other stations as needed throughout service and to prep ahead

Hospitality

• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting guests and accommodating any requests

Cleanliness

• Maintain clean work stations and equipment throughout the day
• Display personal hygiene including clean fingernails and uniform

Safety

• Practice excellent sanitation/food safety and safe use of food preparation equipment
• Must hold a valid King County food handler permit
• Non-slips shoes are required in the kitchen (Lavish Roots provides an annual $50 shoe stipend)

For the safety and health of our guests and team members, Lavish Roots requires proof of vaccination for employment. Face masks are optional.

Skills/Experience

• Hospitality professionals with good knife skills and understanding of basic knife cuts
• At least 1-2 years of previous prep or cook experience in a high volume restaurant/catering setting; previous server experience preferred.
• Valid Washington State MAST Alcohol Server Permit - Class 12
• Ability to understand and communicate basic English (speaking, writing, and reading)

AM & PM shifts available depending on location.

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The Small Print

Physical Demands
Stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time. Standing during a shift of 8-10+ hours. Repetitive hand and arm motion involved in production and clean up. Heavy lifting or carrying of up to 40lbs.

Work Environment
Fast paced kitchen, moderate to high noise level, exposure to soap and cleaning solutions, slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered, frequently moving from cold freezer to normal kitchen environment, occasional smoke, steam, and heat in a confined space.

Other Duties
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.. Lavish Roots participates in e-verify.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Lavish Roots INC is an equal opportunity employer. Lavish Roots recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.