Mistequa Hotel Line Cook

MISTEQUA CASINO HOTELJOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Hotel Banquet Line Cook – Full Time
Reports to: Sous Chef/F&B Manager
Salary: $20.00/HR plus tips
Open: 2/16/2026
Close: 3/01/2026

SUMMARY: Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)

• Must be willing to work with all regulatory agencies, i.e., Gaming Commission, State, and Federal.
• Must learn and ensure policies and procedures are being followed per the department’s Internal Controls.
• Must adhere to the Mistequa Casino Hotel Team Member Handbook.
• Must adhere to our SMILE service standards and Core Values by providing excellent guest service. Maintain a positive and productive attitude with guests as well as fellow team members.
• Prepare, cook, and present menu items for banquets, private events, and large‑scale functions.
• Collaborate with chefs and culinary leadership to ensure timely service.
• Must be able to receive and check in food, supplies and other deliveries with accuracy as necessary.
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Follows all recipes and control procedures.
• Ensures the highest possible standards of food preparation and quality are maintained at all times.
• Performs as a team member with Cooks, Dishwashers, Supervisors, Servers, Utility, and pertinent company team members in producing a smooth and efficiently run operation on a scheduled shift.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area at all times in full accordance with State Health Regulations.
• Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly.
• May be required to work shifts and/or events at the Casino.
• Stay up to date on current Casino promotions and events to inform guests.
• Assist in maintaining floor security by notifying Management and Security of suspicious activity.
• Facilitates the flow of information by attending regularly scheduled departmental meetings.
• Must be able to work shift work, holidays, weekends, and special events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Must have ability to:

• Communicate effectively with all levels of team members, guests, and outside contacts.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Move around all work areas effectively and efficiently.
• Able to work periodically under conditions of extreme urgency (creating higher levels of job stress)

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Minimum one year previous cooking experience preferred.
• Excellent guest service skills.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and use good judgment.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must obtain a food handlers card within 30 days of employment and keep it current.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the team member is regularly required to talk or hear. The team member is frequently required to walk and stand for long periods of time. The team member is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close…