Cook 1

Essential Functions: Responsible for all food quality and production on assigned station. Ability to prepare and serve quality and consistent food products according to service standards while maintaining temperature guidelines as provided by guests.

Experience & Skills Required: Three plus years cooking experience, trained in all areas, ability to read and comprehend instructions given in English, strong attention to detail and good communication skills. Job requires a valid food handler’s card within 14 days of employment.

Interview includes a practical cooking test consisting of cooking fish/meat to proper doneness, organization, hand speed, product knowledge, knife skills and cleanliness.

Other Ideal Qualifications: Culinary school training preferred but not required.

Physical Demands: Ability to walk, stand, reach, and lift entire shift in a warm/hot environment. Ability to lift 20 pounds, 10 pounds over head. Typical shift is 8 hours.

Full Time, Union Represented, Hourly Position

Hourly Rate: $24.00 - $24.00 / hour

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability
• Pension and self funded 401k plan
• Paid Holidays ( 5 per year)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement of 50%, up to $ 2500 / year
• 25% discount for many purchases at the Space Needle (Retail, Food and Beverage, not applied towards alcohol purchases)
• Charitable Contributions / Matching Gift, up to $200 year
• $50 / month towards orca card or parking

The Space Needle symbolizes the innovative and forward-thinking spirit of Seattle. Our Team Members reflect our inclusive city, diverse country, and multicultural world. As an equal opportunity employer, we make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, physical, or mental disability, military status, political ideology, genetic information, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. All Team Members and potential Team Members who apply for an opening will be considered without regard to these factors. We carefully screen applicants based on qualifications such as their training, education, skills, aptitude, experience, and previous work record.