Highgate
Job Overview
Highgate Hotels is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company. This position is for a Line Cook at the Kimpton Palladian Hotel in Seattle, WA, responsible for preparing all food items for Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria, and Banquets.
Location The 97-room Kimpton Palladian Hotel is located on the seam of Belltown and the retail core, within walking distance of Pike Place Market, the waterfront, and Seattle’s best new restaurants, live music venues, cafés, and boutiques.
Salary & Benefits Salary: $25.00/hr (hourly)
Travel discounts at Highgate Hotels
Competitive medical coverage (three pricing tiers), dental, and vision
401(k) retirement program (open to full‑time and part‑time staff who qualify)
Responsibilities
Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
Complete necessary food and station preparation prior to opening to serve guests promptly and efficiently during operating hours.
Prepare and display buffet food items according to hotel standards.
Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products.
Maintain a clean and sanitary environment with proper handling, storage, and sanitation.
Prepare food for Banquets following specifications on Banquet Event Orders.
Prepare and service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
Prepare all foods following hotel standard recipes; specials under direction of Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
Breakdown buffets and kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly at end of each meal period.
Work banquet food station as scheduled by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid injury.
Use Production Charts as specified by hotel standards.
Support any position in the Kitchen that is in need of help.
Follow all Health Department and Company regulations regarding food and storage standards and safety.
Operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
Maintain a “Clean As You Go” policy.
Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.
Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent; experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
Culinary experience required.
Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
Medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of 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.
Thorough knowledge of menus and preparations according to hotel standards.
Proficiency in charbroiling, poaching, deep‑frying, sauté, braising, roasting, and par‑cooking.
Knowledge of herbs and spices and proper use of each.
Application Dates Applications will be accepted between 10/13/25 and 11/3/25.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Temporary
Job Function & Industries Management and Manufacturing – Hospitality
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Location The 97-room Kimpton Palladian Hotel is located on the seam of Belltown and the retail core, within walking distance of Pike Place Market, the waterfront, and Seattle’s best new restaurants, live music venues, cafés, and boutiques.
Salary & Benefits Salary: $25.00/hr (hourly)
Travel discounts at Highgate Hotels
Competitive medical coverage (three pricing tiers), dental, and vision
401(k) retirement program (open to full‑time and part‑time staff who qualify)
Responsibilities
Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
Complete necessary food and station preparation prior to opening to serve guests promptly and efficiently during operating hours.
Prepare and display buffet food items according to hotel standards.
Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products.
Maintain a clean and sanitary environment with proper handling, storage, and sanitation.
Prepare food for Banquets following specifications on Banquet Event Orders.
Prepare and service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
Prepare all foods following hotel standard recipes; specials under direction of Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
Breakdown buffets and kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly at end of each meal period.
Work banquet food station as scheduled by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid injury.
Use Production Charts as specified by hotel standards.
Support any position in the Kitchen that is in need of help.
Follow all Health Department and Company regulations regarding food and storage standards and safety.
Operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
Maintain a “Clean As You Go” policy.
Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.
Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent; experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
Culinary experience required.
Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
Medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of 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.
Thorough knowledge of menus and preparations according to hotel standards.
Proficiency in charbroiling, poaching, deep‑frying, sauté, braising, roasting, and par‑cooking.
Knowledge of herbs and spices and proper use of each.
Application Dates Applications will be accepted between 10/13/25 and 11/3/25.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Temporary
Job Function & Industries Management and Manufacturing – Hospitality
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Highgate by 2x.
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