Lead Cook - Vista Prime Steak & Seafood

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier establishment, Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel is seeking a Lead Cook to join their culinary team. This full-time position involves providing leadership in food preparation and ensuring high standards of quality and kitchen sanitation. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in fine dining and demonstrate excellent culinary skills, aiming to deliver the best dining experiences to guests.

Qualifications

• Three years of fine dining A’ La Carte cooking experience.
• Thorough knowledge of butchering and mother sauces.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the quality, quantity, and timeliness of all food production.
• Train Prep Cooks and Line Cooks.
• Implement food storage and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Fluency in English language

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Two years of culinary school

Job description

Description

Pay Rate: $28.20/hr., Dependent on experience
Shift: Wednesday through Sunday/Swing Shift
Position Type: Full-Time

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.