Line Cook - Banquets

Muckleshoot Casino Resort; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, and VIS

Free meals

Parking for team members

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA options

Gaming licenses provided

Retirement plans

Job summary

Muckleshoot Casino Resort is seeking a culinary professional to join our kitchen team in Washington. The role emphasizes hospitality, food preparation, recipe adherence, and quality control to ensure high standards and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include cooking, portioning, labeling, and assisting leads while maintaining clean, safe, and compliant work areas in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two-year culinary certificate or at least 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen.
• WA State Health Card/Food Handler permit required.
• Ability to obtain a Class III B gaming license.

Responsibilities

• Exemplifies MCR’s values and delivers excellent guest service consistently.
• Prepare, season, and cook food according to recipes and standards.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients using kitchen tools and equipment.
• Maintain sanitation and operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Label and date products for rotation and freshness; assist Lead Line Cooks as needed.

Skills

Guest service

Food preparation

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

Two-year culinary certificate

WA State Health Card

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

• Competitive salary of $23.22/hr. with discretionary performance bonuses 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's In It For You

• Competitive salary of $23.22/hr. with discretionary performance bonuses 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.
• Company-paid gaming licenses (Class A & Class B)
• Variety of additional voluntary benefits and retirement plans.

What You’ll Do

• Exemplifies MCR’s values and sets 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 product daily while maintaining quality standards and 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 temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Ensure proper presentation to provide maximum appeal and freshness.
• Maintain production knowledge and attention to detail with taste and quality.
• Produce products in a cost effective and hygienic manner.
• Assist Lead Line Cooks in a support role.
• Constantly strive to improve operating procedures.
• Properly label and date all products to ensure rotation, safekeeping, and sanitation.
• Ensure food quality is superior and takes action to correct any irregularities.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and functioning.
• Work within the sanitation standards and in compliance of MIC, local, state, and federal regulations, and guidelines.
• Work with others to ensure the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Create, maintain, and facilitate a positive work environment; promotes positive team member relations and reports issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to obtain a Class III B gaming license.
• Two (2) year certificate from an accredited culinary program or minimum 2 years’ experience in a commercial kitchen required.
• Valid WA State Health Card/Food Handler permit required.