Prep Cook

Columbia Hospitality; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Get Paid Daily

Paid Time off & Holiday Pay

Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 6%

401K

HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contrib

Discounted lodging, dining, spa, golf,

Employee Assistance Program

Columbia Cares volunteer opportunities

Committee participation opportunities

Online learning platform

Job summary

Salish Lodge & Spa, part of Columbia Hospitality, seeks a Line Cook III (Prep Cook) to support high‑quality dining at the Snoqualmie locale. You will follow spec sheets, prep ingredients, and help maintain par levels for kitchen operations.

The role emphasizes producing attractive presentations for buffet and plated dishes, collaborating with line cooks to ensure consistency, and delivering timely guest service while upholding sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience preferred.
• Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, and notes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily prep per specification sheets and maintain par levels.
• Prepare new menu items under supervisor guidance.
• Ensure attractive, consistent presentations of buffet and plated items.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food handler license

Knife skills

Job description

Line Cook III (Prep Cook) | Salish Lodge & Spa

The Perks

• Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status
• Hourly Pay Rate: $23
• Tip/Tip Pooling Eligible
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Columbia Cares Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

Our Commitment to you

“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people‑first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight‑knit, inclusive, values‑driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What Success Looks Like

Your Impact

• Utilizes specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements, maintains par levels of necessary items
• Prepares new menu items under direction of supervisor
• Ensures attractive, consistent presentations of food items, both buffet and plated
• Interacts with line cooks to monitor quality, presentation and consistency of food items prepared
• Handles all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely manner
• Sets up, re‑stocks, maintains, and cleans food preparation areas
• Responsible for ensuring presentation standards are meet for all hot and cold items
• Reads and interprets recipes
• Conducts product inventories, ordering and receiving of product under direction of supervisor
• Responsible for team maintenance of grooming standards
• Responsible for team adherence to standards for sanitation and safe food handling
• Responsible for all opening and closing kitchen procedures

What You Bring

• Previous cooking experience preferred
• Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s)
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
• Must possess knife skills, the ability to adjust preparations for flavor, and accommodate customer’s needs in a timely manner

Native American/Alaskan Native preference applies under applicable TERO requirements.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Where you’ll work

Consistently ranked among the best small resorts in the world, the Salish Lodge & Spa overlooks the 268‑foot Snoqualmie Falls. This iconic Pacific Northwest lodge has a world‑renowned spa offering regionally inspired treatments, two restaurants providing a luxuriously comfortable and memorable dining experience, and award‑winning wine list and a variety of nearby recreational activities. The resort is located 30 minutes east of downtown Seattle and within 40 minutes from Seattle‑Tacoma International Airport.

The Fine Print

Columbia Hospitality, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. We strive for excellence in every position within the company and select the most qualified people who embrace our service philosophy and these values.

Accountability | Creativity | Enthusiasm | Honesty | Inclusion | Respect

Columbia Hospitality is a national management and consulting company with more than 25 years of experience in creating hospitality solutions and delivering exceptional experiences. Our portfolio includes award‑winning hotels and resorts, premier residential communities, restaurants and bars, private and public golf clubs, conference centers, and distinctive venues. Columbia Hospitality has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Companies to Work for in Washington by Seattle Business Magazine and Puget Sound Business Journal for their commitment to creating a fun, dynamic and nurturing work environment for team members.