At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary:

The Cook is responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality food products while supporting daily kitchen operations. This position plays a critical role in maintaining food quality, safety, consistency, and guest satisfaction. The Cook works collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations, timely service, and adherence to all food safety and sanitation standards while contributing to an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities

Food Preparation and Cooking
Demonstrate expertise in cooking and holding requirements for menu products.
Prepare, cook and plate menu items according to established standards.
Ensure proper portioning, presentation, and product consistency.
Maintain product freshness and proper food storage procedures.
Support efficient service through timely food preparation.
Kitchen Operations Management
Support the kitchen team in delivering exceptional food quality and service.
Complete assigned prep work and station setup before service periods.
Maintain organized workstations and adequate product levels throughout shifts.
Communicate effectively with team members during service.
Assist with opening, closing, and daily operational tasks.
Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Adhere to all food safety, sanitation and company standards.
Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout work areas.
Properly label, store and rotate food products.
Utilize kitchen equipment safely and according to procedures.
Support safe work environment for team members and guests.
Customer Service and Team Support
Provide excellent customer service and assist guests with questions and product recommendations.
Assist with cashiering and seafood counter sales as needed.
Support team members and front of house operations during busy periods.
Maintain a professional and guest focused attitude.
Assist with other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

Skills

Education and Experience

Required
Food handler card.
Ability to follow recipes, procedures, and food safety standards.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs dictate.
Availability to adjust scheduled shifts as needed to support operational needs, staffing coverage, and guest service expectations.
Preferred
One or more years of experience in food preparation, cooking, or related food service operations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:

Primarily standing and walking.
Reaching: extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Fingering: picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand.
Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, including conveying detailed or important spoken instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and receiving detailed information through oral communication.
Repetitive motion involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working Conditions

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to:

Restaurant environment.
Moderate noise level in the work environment.
Plant exposure to wet, cold, and/or humid temperatures.
Standard restaurant equipment including stove, deep fryers

Benefits

Total Compensation

At Pacific Seafood your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.
Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time
Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
Product purchase program

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.