Chef de Cuisine
Description
The Chef de Cuisine assists in the oversight of kitchen operations including food production, labor costs, and inventory control at all casino food outlets.
Compensation based on experience and qualifications. This full-time position features excellent employer-paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- Certification from a culinary institute or similar required.
- Seven years’ experience in a high volume restaurant which includes banquet and catering services required.
- Five years’ supervisory experience required. Casino experience preferred.
- Additional education or related experience may substitute for the minimum requirements of the position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Assists in overseeing efficient daily kitchen operations.
2. Completes weekly department schedules ensuring coverage.
3. Assists with menu development and planning daily specials.
4. Provides recommendations on kitchen operations and procedures.
5. Provides, direction, training, and assistance to kitchen staff.
6. Maintains a regular shift on the line.
7. Ensures kitchen inventory levels are maintained and replenished as necessary.
8. Conducts portion checks to ensure they meet established standards.
9. Maintains security of all products, supplies, and equipment.
10. Creates daily and weekly prep and cleaning lists for kitchen staff.
11. Ensures walk-ins and storage areas and clean and organized.
12. Maintains kitchen safety and sanitation standards and monitors adherence.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work is performed indoors in a kitchen environment; exposure to varying temperatures; ovens, hot appliances, and sharp cooking utensils; slippery floors, high paced kitchen area; and periodic exposure to a smoke filled environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position is subject to prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, pushing, and pulling; use of hand and finger dexterity for operating various pieces of cooking equipment; use of eye sight to inspect or read instructions; lifting up to 40 lbs; and exposure to cooking fumes and odors.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to work all scheduled shifts to include day, swing, graveyard and holidays
Must be able to obtain a Class IIIA gaming license as required by the Puyallup Tribal Gaming Regulatory Office and the Washington State Gaming Commission. 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.
Emerald Queen Hotels & Casinos
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The Emerald Queen Hotels & Casinos are located between Seattle and Olympia, Washington, right off I-5. The Casinos in Tacoma and Fife are owned by the Puyallup Tribe, who are known for "generous and welcoming behavior to all people.” They value their members and employees, to whom they attribute their continued success.
The Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino (Fife) is a popular local spot as well as a favorite concert and entertainment destination in the Pacific Northwest region. Amenities at EQC Fife include over 2,300 slots, 103 hotel rooms, and a voluminous 25,000 square foot multi-purpose event space and ballroom.
5700 Pacific Highway E
Fife, WA 98424
Telephone: (253) 594-7777
The Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino (Tacoma) is the location of the second EQC property - a $400 million project that opened in June 2020. Our brand-new facility boasts a Vegas-style gaming floor complete with over 2,100 slots, more than 60 table games, 155 hotel rooms and suites, six dining venues, and a 250-seat sports bar.
2920 E R Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
Local: 253-594-7777
Toll Free: 888-831-7655
EQC Tacoma features traditional and contemporary Coast Salish artwork and architectural elements designed by Puyallup tribal members. Keeping the environment in mind, building elements using recycled materials and architecture designed to meet or beat the State’s energy code requirements were thoughtfully executed during construction.
EQC Tacoma is also the home of the Emerald Queen Event Center, a state-of-the-art indoor event space with stadium seating capacity for 1800+ concert-goers.
Hotel and Casino
Whether our guests are looking for an escape from the “every day” or a fun-filled adventure, the Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino is the perfect destination where guests can indulge with exceptional hospitality, divine dining and countless entertainment options.
Our exceptional guest rooms are adorned with an inviting balance of classic and contemporary furnishings and high speed internet connections, 27” televisions with cable and movie channels. We offer spacious suites complete with luxuriously comfortable beds, sleeper sofas and separate gathering areas.
Dining
The food and beverage venues at both of the Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino locations are exquisite.
The Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino in Tacoma features the International Restaurant, International Surf & Turf Buffet, Asian Garden Café and Palace Deli. The International Restaurant is located upstairs in the center of the casino. The menu at the International Restaurant features selections ranging from Gourmet Chinese, American and Continental cuisine. Dishes such as Pacific Northwest Wild Salmon and Porterhouse Steak and Lobster Tail are prepared to perfection.
At the Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino in Fife guests can enjoy divine dining and a panoramic view of Mount Rainier at the award-winning Tatoosh Grill, offering the world’s finest natural Angus beef, wild seafood, and authentic Chinese fare. The Paradise Deli serves favorites like pizza, sub sandwiches, coffee, and fresh baked goods, made with love daily right in our own bakery.
EQC Careers
Our mission is to identify outstanding employees whom we recognize & reward with exceptional benefits and training & development programs to promote advancement in our gaming/hospitality properties.
We want to place the right person in the right position to create positive guest experiences in a way that beautiful casino design and flashing game lights cannot. In short, we're looking for team members who are genuinely interested in creating a fantastic guest experience at the Emerald Queen Hotel & Casinos. If you are that person, we want you on our team!
Employees may be assigned to either of our properties in Fife or Tacoma.
Working Full-Time with the Emerald Queen Hotel & Casinos, you not only receive 100% paid medical, but many other benefits and perks as well.
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All Full-Time Employees receive:
• 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision
• $10,000 Life Insurance Policy
• 401(k) Retirement options after 90 days of employment with up to 6% company match
• 18 paid flex days per year (maximum accrual of 31 days per year after 12 years)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Insurance option through voluntary payroll deduction
Extra Board/On-Call
All Extra Board/On-Call employees receive:
• 401(k) Retirement options after 90 days of employment with up to 6% company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Insurance option through voluntary payroll deduction
All Employees
In addition to benefits listed above, all employees receive free meals in our employee dining rooms, free parking, 20% employee meal discounts in all casino restaurants, a great employee recognition program, and much more!
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