Employee Dining Cook

The Employee Dining Cook is responsible for supporting the food and beverage department by preparing and cooking food for employees of the casino while providing exceptional internal guest service.

Additional duties include handling prep work, preparing soups and salads, replenishing food items, organizing the walk-in storage, and keeping the work area neat, clean, and orderly.

Performs additional job duties as assigned by the department manager. The position starts at $18.00 / hr and increases to $19.

13 / hr at the successful completion of a 90-day orientation period.

Education :

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Culinary training.

Experience & Requirements :

• Two years of 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 pasta.
• 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 pass a pre-employment illegal drug screen.
• Upon offer must obtain a Class IIIB Gaming License ($155 - $200).
• Must be able to work all scheduled shifts including day, swing, graveyard, and holidays.

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.

About Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel :

Emerald Queen Casino at 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.

Just three miles south of Fife, in the city of Tacoma, is the location of the second EQC property Emerald Queen Casino Tacoma, a $400 million project that opened in June 2020.

This 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.

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.