Line Cook - Falls Buffet

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Parking

Paid breaks

Gas discount

Tuition reimbursement

Certification programs

Employee Assistance Program

Employer-paid health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel is seeking a Kitchen Cook to oversee daily food production in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes consistency, timely outputs, and adherence to recipes. You will work with the kitchen team to maintain quality and presentation across outlets.

The position requires a flexible schedule including weekends and a focus on safety, sanitation, and efficient service delivery. Competitive pay accompanies full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and safety.
• 1 year buffet or quick-service cooking experience preferred.
• Ability to work swing shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality, quantity, consistency, and timeliness of all food production.
• Ensure presentation, portioning, garnishes, and substitutions follow procedures.
• Collaborate with Sous Chef to train Prep and Line Cooks.
• Follow proper food handling procedures for storage, rotation, sanitation and cross-contamination prevention.
• Follow recipes, times, and temperatures to produce high-quality products.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Description

Pay Rate: $21.91/hr - $23/hr (Depending on experience)
Shift: Swing, weekend required

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 provide high-quality foods in a safe and clean environment. To efficiently complete the daily tasks of food preparation, production, outlet set-up, and teardown. To ensure quantities of outlet foods are adequate for current business levels.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Responsible for the quality, quantity, consistency, and timeliness of all food production in the Kitchen.
• Ensure the presentation, portioning, food compatibility, garnishes, and substitution procedures are followed consistently.
• Collaborate with Sous Chef to ensure proper training of Prep and Line Cooks.
• Follow and adhere to 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.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• None

Skills and Abilities

• Proven working knowledge of Kitchen Design and the operation of grills, roast-and-hold ovens, conventional and convection ovens, fryers, etc.

PREFERRED

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma / GED; Recognized Equivalent of a High School Diploma (RED) or Foreign High School Diploma (FHD).
• One (1) year quantity, Buffet or Quick Service 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.