Line Cook

The Line Cook is responsible for cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner to order. Additional duties include assisting with prep work, handling routine daily cleaning, training new line staff and assisting with scheduling. Contributes to the casino’s high standards of superior guest service and performs additional job duties as assigned by the department manager. 

Starting wage is $23.27/hr, increasing to the standard $25.67/hr at successful completion of a 90-day orientation period. This full-time position features excellent employer-paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Culinary training

Experience & Requirements:

• Two years experience in line cooking for a dinner house
• Must have experience in grilling, broiling, sautéing, and steaming
• Experience in training of staff (preferred)
• Must be fast and capable of working on as many as 30 orders at a time with the ability to coordinate cooking times with co-workers
• Must have valid Washington State food handler’s card

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for longer than 8 hours
• The ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Mobility to climb stairs on a routine basis
• Maintain good personal health standards with a strong work ethic
• Must be able to tolerate a casino smoke-filled environment

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work all scheduled shifts to include day, swing, graveyard and holidays

All applicants must obtain a Class III B license as required by the Puyallup Tribal Gaming Regulatory Office and the Washington State Gaming Commission. Pre-employment drug testing is required for all positions. However, the use of marijuana will not disqualify an applicant unless the position requires driving a company vehicle. The Emerald Queen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Indian Preference in hiring shall apply according to the policies adopted by Puyallup Tribe’s Emerald Queen Casino. Job descriptions are intended to present a brief summary of the position and the description is not intended to list all of the duties performed within the job.