Cook

Card Kingdom is an online retailer that specializes in selling and buying Magic: The Gathering singles. Noted for their love of the community and game, Card Kingdom serves players all over the world. In addition to its eCommerce business, Card Kingdom owns and operates the award-winning game store and restaurant, Mox Boarding House, with locations in Seattle and Bellevue, and Portland. 

The cook is responsible for the daily preparation and execution of all food items, as well as maintaining proper sanitation practices, cleanliness, and the rotation of food items. We value scratch cooking and providing an exceptional customer experience. Our customers receiving what they ordered, based on our standards, and in a timely fashion is key to their overall experience and impacts the success of restaurant operations. Additionally, this role should expect to facilitate hundreds of covers throughout each shift while maintaining a professional behavior in a high-pressure environment.Role Objectives•Sets up station according to guidelines.•Prepares all food items as directed in a quality, sanitary and timely manner.•Required to learn our style of food preparation, follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.•Ensures proper food safety and sanitation that results in a safe work environment and customer safety.•Most preparation includes but is not limited to cutting, sautéing, broiling and cooking various items such as meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, salads, desserts and other ingredients.•Restocks all items as needed throughout shift while utilizing the First in First out (FIFO) methodology.•Cleans and maintains kitchen and prep kitchen in practicing good safety, sanitation, and organizational skills.•Holds understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in the kitchen.•Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas.•Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as required.Qualifications•High School diploma or GED•Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills•Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures•At least 1 year of previous prep or line cook experience•Must have valid Food Handlers Permit•Must be able speak, read and understand basic cooking directions•Ability to read, write, and understand English•Must be able to deal with multiple personalities in a high stress environment•Professional communication and interaction skills are required•Ability to take direction•Ability to effectively work in both in a team environment and independently•Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure•Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized•Possess a strong commitment to quality service, and food/culinary knowledge•Possess the ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays•Possess the ability to work with others to solve problems and create solutionsPreferred Skills•Full service restaurant line experience in a high-volume environment.•Possess a genuine interest in gaming and creative play.•Degree in the culinary arts.