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Restaurant Chef - Minnehaha Cafe

GE
Prior Lake, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

Come join our Food and Beverage Team as our Restaurant Chef! In this role you will be the keeper of all things in the kitchen setting clear expectations and upholding standards of discipline. The perfect fit for this position is someone who is able to mentor and develop those on your team and has demonstrated significant career growth. If you come to each day with a balanced perspective and are positive to those around you – we are looking for you! Enjoy weekly pay, health benefits, and 401K starting day one. Whatever your career goals may be, let Mystic Lake Casino help get you there!

Job Overview: Assist in managing the culinary operations of the Minnehaha Café to ensure proper and timely food preparation to complement and enhance guest's gaming experience. Put your creativity to the test by planning weekly and daily specials all while mentoring the dedicated team of Sous Chefs, Lead Cooks, and Line Cooks!

Empower Your Future: The Work You’ll Lead:

  • Interviews, selects, hires, and promotes team members; plans training and development in conjunction with Human Resources Development, and completes performance appraisals, disciplinary actions and terminations. Schedules staff to match business needs.
  • Ensures the quality and consistency of all products.
  • Maintains proper rotation of products.
  • Performs cooking functions as assigned.
  • Maintains sanitation through regular inspections of equipment, supplies and proper food storage.
  • Ensures compliance with all prescribed food and safety standards.
  • Plans weekly and daily specials.

Job Requirements:

  • Any combination of culinary education and/or cooking experience to equal five years, including three
  • years of experience at Sous Chef level.
  • The ability to communicate basic information and ideas in spoken English so others will understand.
  • Basic knowledge of sanitation practices, quality control, recipe interpretation and prep duties.
  • Must complete formal tasting audition in the presence of the Executive Chef.
  • Some experience with word-processing, spreadsheets, database and electronic mail software.
  • Certified Food Service Manager Certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks: Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits, and advancement opportunities at the SMSC Gaming Enterprise. Eligible Team Members are offered a comprehensive benefits package include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms and free uniform cleaning, and tuition reimbursement.

Who We Are: We're not just in the business of entertainment; we're in the business of crafting unforgettable experiences. We believe in the power of possibility, to unite and uplift, rallying around every triumph, big and small. At Mystic Lake and Little Six, every moment is a chance to be the experience.

Different backgrounds, different strengths, and different passions, we value the diversity that everyone brings to the table. Our values are a direct reflection of the diverse communities that we proudly serve, represent, and invest in. We invite you to the place to learn, grow, thrive and lead. Let's create moments that matter, celebrate diversity, and build a brighter future for all.

Be the Experience. Be Bold. Be Mystic.

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