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

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel•Snoqualmie, WA

71d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This is a casual position (19 hours or less per week) for a Line Cook specializing in banquets. The role involves producing banquet food according to Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel specifications in a timely fashion and maintaining a safe and organized banquet kitchen throughout service and event execution.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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 Tribal Member/Native American preference in hiring, in compliance with the Snoqualmie Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO).
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.

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.

Benefits

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.
401(k)
Employer-paid life insurance
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.
Free meals
Parking
Paid breaks
40c/gallon gas discount
Exciting giveaways like concert and sports tickets.
Access to tuition reimbursement
Certification programs
Employee Assistance Program.