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Cook at Wild Rose Entertainment

Wild Rose Entertainment No longer available $14+/hour

Job Description

Location: Emmetsburg

Department: Food & Beverage

Position Title: Cook

Position Summary: The Cook is responsible for providing superior guest service through the functions of this position to all Wild Rose Casino & Hotel guests.

In addition to the below key duties and responsibilities, all Wild Rose team members are ambassadors of the Wild Rose brand and culture.

We encourage our team members to have more fun when they work at Wild Rose. As we say working here shouldn't be this much fun!

Essential Functions: The essential functions and responsibilities of this position are:
  • Produce quality food in Lucky's
  • Possesses understanding of standard kitchen equipment, food safety & sanitation procedures
  • Capable of handling multiple tasks at any given time
  • Communicate effectively with other kitchen staff
  • Other duties as assigned
Schedule: The schedule for this position is classified as full-time

Salary: Salary: $14.00 / per hour

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Employee benefits may vary by location, position, length of service, and employment status.

Wild Rose Casino & Hotel is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

$29k is below typical pay for Chefs and Head Cooks nationally

National salary averages
$29k
↓ 52% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$36k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $96k

Senior roles pay 61% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere.

Strong candidate leverage

Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Good mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Growth + pay upside

Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.

+7%
10yr growth
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024