Lead Cook Vista

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k)

20+ days PTO first year

Free meals

Parking

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel is hiring a full-time Lead Cook to supervise and support front-line kitchen staff, ensuring timely preparation of high-quality dishes to meet menu standards and health codes.

Responsibilities include training prep and line cooks, maintaining portioning, presentation, and sanitation; memorizing menu items; and collaborating with the culinary team under the Chef de Cuisine. English fluency required; HS diploma and 3 years fine-dining experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent (RED/FHD accepted).
• Three (3) years of fine dining A’ La Carte cooking experience or comparable experience.
• Thorough knowledge of butchering, sauces, and plate presentation.
• Experience with kitchen equipment and proper sanitation practices.
• Fluency in English language.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of all food production.
• Responsible for training Prep Cooks and Line Cooks.
• Ensure presentation, portioning, food compatibility, garnishes and substitutions are followed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of menu items and standards by memory.
• Follow recipes, times and temperatures to produce high quality, consistent products.
• Conform to Indian Health Services standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Description

Pay Rate: $28.20/hr - $29.61/hr

Shift: Swing, weekend required

Position Type: Full-time, non-exempt

A FULL HOUSE OF TOTAL REWARDS

• Competitive Pay: Starting salary range of $28.20/hr - $29.61/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 provide leadership and a high level supervision. To set an example of communication skills between all team members including front-of-house staff. To provide guests with the best quality foods in a timely fashion. To assist the Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef and Executive Sous Chef in maintaining high standards of food quality and kitchen sanitation.

SUPERVISORY SCOPE

• None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of all food production
• Responsible for training of Prep Cooks and Line Cooks.
• Ensure the presentation, portioning, food compatibility, garnishes, substitution procedures are followed consistently.
• Demonstrate knowledge of menu items and standards by memory.
• Implement all F&B 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.
• Responsible for conforming to all Indian Health Services standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma / GED; Recognized Equivalent of a High School Diploma (RED) or Foreign High School Diploma (FHD).
• Three (3) years of fine dining A’ La Carte cooking experience or comparable/current Cross-Over experience in the venue.
• Thorough working knowledge of butchering, mother sauces, and plate presentation.
• Proven working knowledge of kitchen design and the operation of grills, roast-and-hold ovens, conventional and convection ovens, fryers, etc.
• Must pass with a minimum score on the Lead Cook probationary exam.

Skills and Abilities:

• Fluency in English language

PREFERRED

Education and Experience:

• Six (6) months of light to moderate baking.
• Two (2) years of culinary school.

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.