Lead Cook

Oki Golf; Sammamish (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oki Golf is seeking a Lead Cook for The Plateau Club to oversee kitchen operations under the Chef. Responsibilities include food preparation, team leadership, and maintaining health standards while ensuring quality guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have significant kitchen experience and strong knife skills.

Benefits

Golf benefits for free play

50% discount on shift meals

401K with company match

Paid vacation

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 5 years line experience as kitchen lead in a multi-outlet facility.
• Current Washington State Health Card required.
• Proficient in short order cooking.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team and ensure quality standards.
• Prepare food to order specifications and ensure safety guidelines.
• Interact with guests and maintain a clean kitchen.

Skills

Knife-handling skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Standard kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM

As the Lead Cook at The Plateau Club, under the supervision of the Chef, you will perform routine duties associated with all aspects of the kitchen. This includes, but is not limited to, daily opening and closing procedures, preparing food to order specifications, and following safety and sanitation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure recipes are followed consistently, providing our guest with a quality dining experience.
• Always act in the best interest of the guest experience.
• Lead culinary team-members in establishing quality standards.
• Monitor ingredients for quality on a daily basis.
• Ensure kitchen is always held to the highest health and cleanliness standards.
• Maintain effective & diplomatic communication with all team members both FOH and BOH.
• Ensure the product is delivered to the guest in a timely manner and is of the highest quality.
• Ensure proper safe work environment to include compliance with OSHA/WISHA.
• Continually look for ways to improve processes, procedures and reduce costs.
• Assist in designing daily specials and new menu R&D.
• Interact with guests in a friendly manner, providing warm greetings, table touches, and assistance when needed.
• Must uphold a clean and orderly appearance and be dressed in uniform at the start of each shift.
• Assist in maintaining a clean environment including picking up trash in visible areas and eliminating clutter.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years line experience as kitchen lead in a multi-outlet facility.
• Must have current Washington State Health Card.
• Ability to multi-task while remaining focused on the key objectives of the position.
• Proficient in all stations of line work and short order cooking.
• Must have superior knife-handling skills and the ability to operate standard kitchen equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member must:

• Have the ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally.
• Lift, reach, bend, twist, push, pull, squat, grasp and use arm-hand coordination on a consistent basis.
• Have the stamina to stand on feet for long periods of time.

COMPENSATION DETAILS:

• Offered rate of pay range: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
• Eligible for overtime

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

Oki Golf offers an impressive collection of benefits! Some benefits include:

ALL TEAM MEMBERS:

• Golf benefits for free play, guest passes and visits to all 8 Oki courses.
• 50% discount on shift meals
• 25% discount for you and up to four guests (not including alcoholic beverages)
• Flexible work environment
• 401K with company match
• Team Member Referral Program participation and more!

FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBERS: (regularly working 35+ hrs./week):

• FSA options
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Paid vacation
• Holiday pay

Visit okigolf.com/careers/ to view more information about Oki Golf's history, company culture, and commitment to diversity.

The Plateau Club

Located on the Sammamish Plateau, The Plateau Club features a picturesque 18-hole golf course, a beautiful, Northwest-style clubhouse, and full-service Recreation Center. The family-focused environment offers a rare combination of traditional country club amenities along with a staff that caters to the distinct needs of its members and their guests. The golf club offers a wide variety of options for job seekers including golf, restaurant, banquet and catering, turf, recreation center and administrative positions.