Prep Cook Requisition ID: 2024-60273 Category: Culinary Job Location: US-WA-Seattle Property: Kimpton Palladian Hotel Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. Located on the seam of Belltown and the retail core, the 97-room Kimpton Palladian Hotel is within walking distance of landmarks like Pike Place Market, the waterfront, and Seattle's best new restaurants, live music venues, cafes, and boutiques. Overview The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing high quality food based on hotel standards. He/She is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of food items for the line, pantry or the production area of the main kitchen. Responsibilities Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag. Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions. Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives. Must be able to cross-train in other hotel-related areas. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information. Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs. Perform other duties as requested by management. Qualifications Be responsible for quality of food. Prepare food orders as per established recipes/menus. Ensure equipment and kitchen cleanliness. Maintain kitchen in a clean and organized manner to facilitate high volume production. Handle and store food in a sanitary fashion. Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy and meats. Coordinate with Chef/Sous Chef for Banquet functions and special orders. Follow all Health Department and Company regulations in regards to food and storage standards and safety. Understand formal requisition process. Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor. Flexible and long hours sometimes required. Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds or force occasionally and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to stand during entire shift. Ability to withstand temperature variations, both hot and cold. Education & Experience: High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred. Previous culinary experience required. Hourly Rate: $23 J-18808-Ljbffr