Line Cook Banquets - Casual position (19 hours or less per week)

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Coverage

Generous PTO

Everyday Perks

Growth & Support

Job summary

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel is seeking a Banquet Cook to produce banquet meals to Snoqualmie standards in a fast-paced environment. You will coordinate with the banquet chef and lead line cooks to ensure timely, high-quality service for events and catered functions.

Responsibilities include preparing items per recipes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and adhering to health and safety guidelines under Washington State DOH standards.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of banquet-style cooking and bulk food preparation.
• Proven experience with kitchen equipment such as convection ovens, tilt skillets, steamers, warmers, and fryers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the quality, quantity, and timeliness of food preparation for banquets and catered events.
• Communicate effectively with Banquet Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, and Lead Line Cooks regarding production timelines, service expectations, and event details.
• Ensure consistent and high-quality plated food presentation, proper portioning, appropriate garnishes, and adherence to substitution guidelines.
• Follow all F&B procedures for food storage, rotation, spoilage prevention, sanitation, and avoidance of cross-contamination.
• Prepare food items according to established recipes, using correct cooking times and temperatures to ensure consistency and quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in all banquet kitchen work areas, complying with Washington State Department of Health standards.
• Assist with banquet kitchen setup, execution, and breakdown before and after events.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Under pressure work

Organization & communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED; RED or FHD

Six months baking experience

Two years culinary school

Two years fine dining A'la Carte experience

Tools

Convection ovens

Tilt skillets

Steamers

Warmers

Fryers

Job description

Description

Shift: Varies

Type: On-call/Casual

A FULL HOUSE OF TOTAL REWARDS

• Competitive Pay: Starting salary range of $21.91/hr. - $23/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 banquet food according to Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel specifications in a timely fashion. To keep the banquet kitchen in a safe and organized condition throughout service and event execution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the quality, quantity, and timeliness of food preparation for banquets and catered events.
• Communicate effectively with Banquet Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, and Lead Line Cooks regarding production timelines, service expectations, and event details.
• Ensure consistent and high-quality plated food presentation, proper portioning, appropriate garnishes, and adherence to substitution guidelines.
• Follow all F&B procedures for food storage, rotation, spoilage prevention, sanitation, and avoidance of cross-contamination.
• Prepare food items according to established recipes, using correct cooking times and temperatures to ensure consistency and quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in all banquet kitchen work areas, complying with Washington State Department of Health standards.
• Assist with banquet kitchen setup, execution, and breakdown before and after events.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Thorough working knowledge of banquet-style cooking, bulk food preparation, and commercial kitchen operations.
• Proven experience with kitchen equipment such as convection ovens, tilt skillets, steamers, warmers, and fryers.

Skills and Abilities:

• Fluency in English language
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume, team-oriented environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills

PREFERRED

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma / GED; Recognized Equivalent of a High School Diploma (RED) or Foreign High School Diploma (FHD).
• Six (6) months of light to moderate baking.
• Two (2) years of culinary school.
• Two (2) years of fine dining A' La Carte cooking experience or comparable/current Cross-Over experience in the venue.

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.