Lead Cook

• Assist with food preparation, packaging, and service for public and private catering events.
• Assist with event setup, service, and breakdown, including loading and unloading food and equipment.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and temperature standards during catering activities.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to meet production timelines.
• Represent the organization professionally at public-facing events.
• Work evenings, weekends, or holidays as required for catering operations.

This position may have the opportunity to supervise other kitchen staff, as assigned.

may include assigning work, providing training and coaching, monitoring workflow and work quality, and communicating employee or operational concerns to the Head Chef / Kitchen Manager.

• Washington State Food Handler's Certificate required or the ability to obtain within the required timeframe.
• Minimum of two years of cooking or food service experience is preferred.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, production schedules, and food safety procedures.
• Strong communication, teamwork, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to provide direction and support to other kitchen staff.
• Dependability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, recovery-oriented environment.
• Ability to support and demonstrate the Columbia Ability Alliance Mission, Vision, and Values.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Culinary training, certificate, or associate degree.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience.
• Experience in healthcare, residential, institutional, or recovery-oriented food service.
• Experience supporting workforce development or training environments.

Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, bend, reach, stoop, and work in a high-temperature kitchen environment.

May require weekend, evening, or holiday work based on operational and catering needs.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work is primarily performed in a commercial kitchen environment, with exposure to heat, food-preparation equipment, moderate-to-loud noise, and cleaning products.

Personal protective equipment may be required.

Columbia Ability Alliance is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Columbia Ability Alliance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process are encouraged to contact Human Resources.