Ivar's, the premier seafood restaurant company in the Pacific Northwest, is now hiring lead line cooks with high-volume experience and who speak both English and Spanish to prepare and plate our delicious menu items at our full-service Acres of Clams location on Pier 54 in downtown Seattle. These positions can be part-time or full-time based on your availability, and the hourly wages will be $24-$26 based on your level of experience plus tips.

Applicants should have at minimum of 2 years of experience working as a cook in a large high-volume kitchen (seafood experience a plus), the ability to speak both English and Spanish fluently, a strong work ethic, and flexible availability as shifts may include nights and weekends. For those who perform well and demonstrate a desire to take on additional responsibility, this opportunity could lead to a pay raise and promotion to sous chef.

Ivar's premium benefits for the candidates chosen for our line cook positions include:

• Highly competitive compensation plus a share of tips
• Reasonable operating hours with no overnight shifts
• Opportunities for additional training and advancement into higher level positions
• Paid vacation days (based on hours worked and tenure), paid sick days, paid family and medical leave, and paid training
• 401(k) plan with discretionary 50% company match 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family with low monthly premiums and low deductibles
• Supplemental assistance programs including AFLAC insurance and pre-tax flexible spending account, dependent care, and transportation benefits
• Free employee meals while on-duty and discounted meals at Ivar’s and Kidd Valley while off-duty
• Free employee uniforms
• Close to bus lines, light rail, and ferry service
• Employee of the Quarter Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

If you are interested in joining the Ivar’s Acres of Clams team, you can apply via this ad, text the word IVAR to 85000 to apply right from your phone, or stop by Acres of Clams on Pier 54 in downtown Seattle and drop off a resume or fill out an application.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Ivar's is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program, which is the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify newly hired employees' identity and employment eligibility.

Please note that team members and managers are not allowed to smoke, vape, or chew tobacco during their shifts.

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