Line Cook - Banquets

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical/dental/vision

Complimentary meals

Team member parking

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Gaming licenses covered

Job summary

Muckleshoot Casino Resort in Washington State is seeking a kitchen team member. The role involves cooking, food preparation, and maintaining high quality while following recipes and safety standards.

You will help ensure cleanliness, proper labeling, and cost-effective production in a fast-paced casino kitchen. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, complimentary meals, parking, life insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Two-year culinary certificate or equivalent kitchen experience.
• Ability to obtain a Class III B gaming license.
• WA State Health Card / Food Handler permit required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent guest service and professionalism.
• Produce product daily while maintaining quality.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
• Regulate oven temperatures.
• Ensure proper presentation and freshness.
• Maintain production knowledge and cost effectiveness.
• Label and date products to ensure rotation and sanitation.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and comply with regulations.
• Support Lead Line Cooks and improve procedures.
• Create a positive work environment.

Skills

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Food sanitation regulations

Health & safety standards

Recipe interpretation

Multi-tasking

English literacy

Following procedures

Professional appearance

Knife skills

Education

Culinary certificate or 2 years’ kitchen experience

Job description

Description

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.

How You’ll Be Successful

• Knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of all applicable food sanitation regulations.
• Knowledge of health & safety standards, and safety regulations as required.
• Ability to read and understand recipes, food abbreviations, weights, and preparation techniques.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Ability to follow procedures and take directions.
• Ability to always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Skilled at handling kitchen utensils including but not limited to knives.
• Skilled in basic math; demonstrate ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions. Read, write, and speak English fluently.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Source: Hospitality Online