Cook (Full-Time)

Cook Position at Miccosukee Casino & Resort

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team at Miccosukee Casino & Resort. As a valued team member, we are committed to delivering a memorable, impressive, caring, committed and original experience for our guests, our team members, and community. We uphold this commitment by providing a safe and enjoyable workplace where YOU are our number one priority. It is the MICCO way.

Miccosukee Casino & Resort is expanding, with completed projects including a new Smoking Room & Bar, a High Limit Slots area, and a VIP Lounge, all designed to enhance the guest experience. Future plans include a lazy river and water park, an over 2,000 capacity entertainment venue, and renovated hotel rooms to become a top South Florida destination.

We are proud to be recognized for both our workplace culture and guest experience. Miccosukee Casino & Resort has been awarded the 2023 Miami-Dade Favorites Gold Award for Best Casino, named Miami New Times' Best of Miami Winner in 2024, and recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace in both 2024 and 2025.

We are seeking passionate, service-oriented individuals to join our exceptional team. If you're ready to grow with us while enjoying competitive compensation, great benefits, and a fun work environment, we look forward to meeting you!

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English, Spanish is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tribal Gaming License
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Cook in heavy volume operation or 3 years in preparation line staff position.
• Culinary certification preferred.
• Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude while dealing effectively with guests, management, team members, and outside contacts while working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Must be able to frequently move freely about the property, withstand various activities such as frequent walking, and withstand prolonged standing, stretching, bending and kneeling without restriction
• Must be able to work different shifts, which may include holidays and weekends
• Be able to work indoors and be exposed to various environmental contaminants including smoke
• Ability to lift or carry a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted in the performance of specific tasks assigned
• Must be able to work with others, communicate well, receive direction, and provide feedback when needed to achieve department goals and objectives
• Must maintain a positive attitude toward work and interface with guests in a congenial and polite manner
• Must be able to address stressful situations with clients with dignity and the utmost tact and politeness
• Must be able to touch and handle supplies in a safe and non-hazardous manner, maintaining proper hygiene, cleanliness, and disposal methods

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Cook is to be Responsible for the safe, efficient operation of the assigned workstation, strong knowledge of food preparation and presentation following prescribed recipes. The Cook with prepares food in assigned kitchen outlet.

• Adhere to the Miccosukee Service Expectations and ensure team compliance
• Meets standards in regards to presentation, taste and portions.
• Maintains food quality and eye-appealing appearance on all menu items in accordance with the standards of each recipe and pictures showing presentation of those items.
• Ensures all work stations are properly setup and broken down on timely matter during each meal period.
• Communicates with the Chef and Sous Chef to order proper quantities for following shifts.
• Logs kitchen waste and spoiled items and complete any other reports assigned by the Executive Chef.
• Prepares logs and report maintenance needs immediately.
• Enforces and follow all daily operational procedures.
• Ensures that the quality of the food is up to par with the prescribed procedures.
• Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times and to observe the Company's standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this job
• Performs other related duties as assigned

The Casino & Resort will function seven days a week, 24 hours a day. We may find it necessary to re-schedule shifts according to our business volume. You must be willing and available to fulfill these demands

While performing the duties of this job, the team member will be regularly required to walk, stand and sit. The associate will occasionally be required to climb and use balance. Additionally, the team member will frequently be asked to use hands and arms carry and lift items. Specific vision abilities required to perform this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this job, the team member may experience temperature fluctuations and moderate to high levels of noise. This is a smoking environment.

Miccosukee Casino & Resort