Lead Cook - Sno Cafe & Deli

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Parking

Paid breaks

Gas discount

Ticket giveaways

401(k)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel is seeking a full-time Cook to join our busy kitchen, producing high-quality meals with strong attention to timing and presentation. You will work with the Sous Chef to train prep and line cooks and ensure consistent standards across cooks and stations.

The role requires punctual, weekend-inclusive swing shifts, adherence to sanitation procedures, and collaboration with teammates to meet guest demand. Competitive pay and strong benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (RED/FHD acceptable).
• Two years of high-volume cooking experience.
• Lead Cook probationary exam may be required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality, quantity, consistency, and timeliness of all kitchen food production.
• Maintain presentation, portioning, garnishes, and substitutions per standards.
• Train prep and line cooks in procedures and recipes.
• Enforce proper food handling, storage rotation, and sanitation to prevent cross-contamination.
• Follow recipes, timing, and temperatures to produce high-quality products.
• Prepare items needed for shift operations and stock the station.

Skills

Kitchen design

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: $23.67/hr. - $24.85/hr. (Depending on experience)

Shift: Swing, weekend required

Position Type: Full-time

A FULL HOUSE OF TOTAL REWARDS

• Competitive Pay: Starting salary range of $23.67/hr. - $24.85/hr., depending on experience, with opportunities for annual performance-based increases.
• Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus competitive family rates starting after 60 days, with additional benefits such as 401(k), employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Generous PTO: Accrue 21 days of PTO in your first year, growing to 33 days after five (5) years, with an option to cash out twice annually.
• Everyday Perks: Free meals, parking, paid breaks, 40c/gallon gas discount, and exciting giveaways like concert and sports tickets.
• Growth & Support: Access to tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and Employee Assistance Program.

PURPOSE

To produce high quality food products for designated food outlets. To provide leadership and be a role model for other cooks and team members. Ensure all Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel standards are followed in food preparation and sanitation. Ensure quantities of prepared food are adequate to meet current guest demand.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Responsible for the quality, quantity, consistency and timeliness of all food production of the kitchen.
• Ensure the presentation, portioning, food compatibility, garnishes, substitution procedures are followed consistently.
• Collaborate with Sous Chef to ensure proper training of Prep and Line Cooks.
• Implement and uphold all proper food handling procedures for food storage, rotation, spoilage, sanitation and prevention of cross-contamination.
• Responsible for following recipes, times and temperatures in order to produce high quality and consistent products.
• Prepare items needed for shift operations, stock station of all necessary equipment.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma / GED; Recognized Equivalent of a High School Diploma (RED) or Foreign High School Diploma (FHD).
• Two (2) years high volume cooking.

Skills And Abilities

• Proven working knowledge of kitchen design and the operation of grills, shams, ovens, fryers, etc.
• Must pass with a minimum score on the Lead Cook probationary exam.

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• One year (1) Breakfast/Short Order Cook.
• One year (1) working in a Kitchen Supervisory capacity.

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel exercises Snoqualmie Tribal Member/Native American preference in hiring, in compliance with the Snoqualmie Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). You must obtain and maintain a Gaming License from the Snoqualmie Gaming Commission. Pre-employment drug testing is required for all positions. The use of marijuana will not disqualify an applicant for positions in any department other than Transportation (Valet, Driver I). DOT panel testing is required for the Driver position.