Lead Line Cook - Fine Dining

Muckleshoot-Casino-Resort-; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Meals provided

Parking

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Muckleshoot Casino Resort in Auburn, WA is seeking a skilled Line Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare and season dishes, manage portions, and ensure presentation and quality while upholding safety standards.

You'll work under the Sous Chef, supervise staff when needed, and help maintain efficient kitchen operations. A culinary certification or equivalent experience is required, plus a gaming license eligibility. Great benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• 2 years certification from an accredited culinary program or 4 years' kitchen experience.
• 2 years lead line cook or 1st cook/junior sous chef in fine dining preferred.
• Serve Safe Certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Class III gaming license.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent guest service and uphold MCR values.
• Prepare and season food according to recipes and judgment.
• Operate ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters to spec.
• Ensure food presentation, freshness, and quality.
• Maintain sanitation and rotate products properly.
• Assist in inventory and support staff in Sous Chef's absence.

Skills

Culinary experience

Lead Line Cook

Food safety

ServSafe

Education

Culinary certification

High school diploma

Job description

Muckleshoot Casino Resort
2402 Auburn Way S
Auburn, WA 98002, USA

Description

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive salary of $26.98with discretionary performancebonuses 2x a year!
• Fully paid medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for you and competitive premiums for your dependents.
• Complimentary meals and covered team member parking.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. Flexible Spending Account options for health care expenses.
• Variety of additional voluntary benefits and retirement plans.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Exemplifies MCR’s values and set a great example by always demonstrating excellent guest service and professionalism.
• Practice, support, and promote the mission, vision, and values of Muckleshoot Casino Resort.
• Produce products daily maintaining quality standards and a strong work ethic.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Ensure proper presentation, maximum appeal, and freshness of products.
• Maintain production knowledge and attention to detail with taste and quality.
• Observe and test food to determine if cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Assign tasks as necessary to staff in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Produce products in a cost-effective and hygienic manner.
• Constantly strive to improve operating procedures.
• Properly label and date all products to ensure rotation, safekeeping, and sanitation.
• Ensure food quality is superior and take action to correct any irregularities.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and functioning.Work within the sanitation standards and in compliance with MCR, local, state, and federal regulations, and guidelines.
• Work with others to ensure the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• May conduct an inventory to ensure proper par levels and rotation in the absence of a Sous Chef.
• May check the quantity and quality of received products in the absence of a Sous Chef.
• Create, maintain, and facilitate a positive work environment; promote positive team member relations and report issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Ability to obtain a Class III B gaming license.
• 2 (two) years of certification from an accredited culinary program or four (4) years’ experience in a commercial kitchen required.
• 2 ( two) year lead line cook, or 1st cook or junior sous chef experience in a fine dining or high-end restaurant setting preferred
• Serve Safe Certification preferred.

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