Line / Prep Cook

• Happy customers are a result of happy staff.

We know there are no shortage of opportunities waiting for you in the restaurant industry these days. Our goal has always been to raise the bar in every way, from quality products, customer experience and staff environment. We pay well, especially for experience & skill, and offer a home that sustains long-term relationships across our team.

Bluewater Distilling, located on the beautiful Everett waterfront, is seeking quality individuals to join our kitchen team. We are a family-owned, team-focused business dedicated to creating a strong, respectful & positive staff environment.

This is a home of inclusion & encouragement, where everyone pitches in. There is no acrimony between front of house and back of house, we all depend on each other. It’s not uncommon for the owner to jump into the dish pit on those really busy nights when an extra set of hands is needed.

On the line, you’ll work to fire the best in fresh, from-scratch dishes in our bistro kitchen. You’ll also work to prep any range of items during down-time. It’s a cozy compact kitchen with everything in easy reach, and we don’t run a deep fryer. We encourage creativity and look to our team to build efficiencies.

There are no shortcuts in our kitchen, every sauce, side & dessert are made in-house from the best ingredients we can source, from skilled hands that have been with us for years. We only work with independent vendors, no mainline distributors, and never any processed, pre-prepped food.

In truth, every aspect of our operation is a re-thinking of the restaurant model. Let’s source with integrity, prepare with passion, serve with respect & have a great time doing it. We price things appropriately and our customers (and staff) appreciate our commitments.

• The end result of our approach is a healthy environment where our staff takes great pride and ownership in providing for our customers.

…. And the sunset view over the water isn’t terrible.

• Cheers,
• John, the owner & frequent dishwasher

Responsibilities

• Opening and/or closing the line for and after service
• Preparing backups of prepped items to ensure a successful service
• Following recipe and plating guides with accuracy

Executing menu items from start to finish. Preparation of ingredients, plant butchery, hot line cooking, expo and plating

• Adherence to prep lists and checklists throughout shift
• Follow ticket time standards while maintaining quality standards
• Ability to communicate effectively to complete service
• Maintaining cleanliness of any BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
• Participate in deep cleaning of BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
• Working collaboratively with BOH staff and FOH staff

Requirements

• Line + Prep experience (at least 1 year)

Established knife and prep skills

• Ability to work alone and with a team
• Ability to produce consistent, high-quality food and service times while maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment
• Evenings and Sunday availability
• Current food workers card
• Reliable, with a sense of pride and ownership for your work
• Must be professional and maintain a positive attitude at all times

Perks

• Competitive hourly wages
• Sick Pay
• Gratuities
• Staff meals
• Staff discounts
• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits

• Employee discount

Experience

• Cooking: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability

• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person