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Lead Cook - Sno Cafe & Deli

CompanySnoqualmie Casino & Hotel
LocationSnoqualmie
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 26, 2026
About The Company
Snoqualmie Casino, offers 165,000 square feet of gaming space with 1,700 slot machines, 50 table games and 5 poker tables. Guests can dine in 6 restaurants – a 400 seat buffet, an Asian Bistro, a 24 hour cafe, a coffee shop, deli and a 100 seat fine dining restaurant.The casino also features 3 cocktail lounges, as well as a 1,000 seat events center, which house special events including; concerts, boxing and charity events. Other amenities include a cigar lounge and a retail shop.
About the Role

Description

Pay Rate: $23.67/hr. - $24.85/hr. (Depending on experience)
Shift: Varies

Position Type: Full-time


A FULL HOUSE OF TOTAL REWARDS

  • Competitive Pay: Starting salary range of $23.67/hr. - $24.85/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 high quality food products for designated food outlets. To provide leadership and be a role model for other cooks and team members. Ensure all Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel standards are followed in food preparation and sanitation. Ensure quantities of prepared food are adequate to meet current guest demand.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for the quality, quantity, consistency and timeliness of all food production of the kitchen.
  • Ensure the presentation, portioning, food compatibility, garnishes, substitution procedures are followed consistently.
  • Collaborate with Sous Chef to ensure proper training of Prep and Line Cooks.
  • Implement and uphold 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.
  • Prepare items needed for shift operations, stock station of all necessary equipment.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma / GED; Recognized Equivalent of a High School Diploma (RED) or Foreign High School Diploma (FHD).
  • Two (2) years high volume cooking.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Proven working knowledge of kitchen design and the operation of grills, shams, ovens, fryers, etc.
  • Must pass with a minimum score on the Lead Cook probationary exam.

PREFERRED

Education and Experience:

  • One year (1) Breakfast/Short Order Cook.
  • One year (1) working in a Kitchen Supervisory capacity.

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.

Key Skills
Food ProductionLeadershipRole ModelingFood PreparationSanitationQuality ControlConsistencyTimelinessPresentationPortioningFood HandlingStorageRotationCross-Contamination PreventionRecipe FollowingEquipment Operation
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityManagement & LeadershipTrades
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePrescription Coverage401kLife InsuranceLong Term DisabilityPaid Time OffFree MealsParkingPaid BreaksGas DiscountTuition ReimbursementCertification ProgramsEmployee Assistance Program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Lead Cook is responsible for producing high-quality food products while providing leadership and acting as a role model for other kitchen staff, ensuring all casino and hotel standards for preparation and sanitation are met. This role also involves ensuring adequate food quantities are prepared to meet current guest demand and overseeing the quality, quantity, consistency, and timeliness of all kitchen food production.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$24 - $25
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
564
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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