Lead Cook Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a Class III B gaming license.
• Two years of certification from an accredited culinary program or four years of experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Valid Washington State Health Card/Food Handler permit.

Nice To Haves

• ServeSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent guest service and professionalism, and exemplify MCR’s values.
• Practice, support, and promote the mission, vision, and values of Muckleshoot Casino Resort.
• Produce products daily while 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 using recipes, personal judgment, 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 taste, quality, and detail.
• Observe and test food to determine whether it is cooked sufficiently.
• Assign tasks to staff as necessary in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Produce food in a cost-effective and hygienic manner.
• Strive to improve operating procedures.
• Label and date products to ensure rotation, safekeeping, and sanitation.
• Ensure food quality is superior and take action to correct irregularities.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and functioning.
• Follow sanitation standards and comply with MCR, local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Work with others to maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• In the absence of a Sous Chef, may conduct inventory to ensure proper par levels and rotation, and may check the quantity and quality of received products.
• Create and maintain a positive work environment, promote positive team member relations, and report issues to appropriate personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $25.10 per hour.
• Discretionary performance bonuses twice a year.
• Complimentary meals.
• Covered team member parking.
• Fully paid medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, with competitive premiums for dependents.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account options for health care expenses.
• Company-paid Class B and Class A gaming licenses.
• Additional voluntary benefits and a retirement plan.