Team Member Dining Cook

The Team Member Dining Cook is responsible for supporting the food and beverage department by preparing and cooking food for team members of the casino while providing exceptional internal guest service. Additional duties include handling prep work, prepares soups and salads, replenishes food items, organizes the walk in storage and keeps work area neat, clean and orderly. Performs additional job duties as assigned by the department manager.

Position starts at $19.10/hr and increases to $20.29/hr at successful completion of a 90-day orientation period.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Culinary training 

Experience & Requirements:

• Two years experience in line cooking for a dinner house required
• Experience in grilling, broiling, sautéing, and steaming
• Must have experience prepping red meat, fish, shellfish, poultry and pastas
• Must be able to coordinate cooking times with co-workers
• Must have a valid food Washington State handler's card
• Additional education and or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements of this position

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for longer than 8 hours
• Have the ability to lift 40 pounds
• Mobility to climb stairs on a routine basis
• Must be able to tolerate a 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.