Entry Level Cook - Multiple Dining Venues

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma•Durant, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking to start your culinary career or grow your kitchen experience? We’re hiring Cook 1 team members across multiple venues throughout Choctaw Casino & Resort Durant. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a high-volume, professional kitchen environment while learning from experienced culinary leaders. Now Hiring For Multiple Venues, Including: Grand Café, Salt & Stone, Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen + Bar, 1832 Steakhouse, Associate Dining Room, Bamboo Noodle Bar, The League, Gilley's Banquets & Catering Operations.

Requirements

Basic culinary knowledge or a strong desire to learn
Ability to follow recipes and kitchen procedures
Team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic
Commitment to cleanliness and food safety
Ability to speak, read, and write English
Food Safety Certification (or ability to obtain)
6 months of culinary experience OR equivalent culinary education/experience
Speak, read, and write English
Food Safety Certification
Six (6) months of culinary experience required or an equivalent combination of culinary education and experience

Responsibilities

Prepare ingredients (wash, chop, slice, peel, etc.)
Cook food using a variety of methods (grill, fry, bake, steam, braise, boil)
Ensure food is properly seasoned, garnished, and visually appealing
Follow standardized recipes and preparation methods
Taste food prior to service to ensure quality
Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and rotation
Follow food safety and sanitation standards at all times
Assist with kitchen setup, service, and cleanup
Minimize waste through proper portioning and production levels
Keep a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Prepare multiple ingredients to be cooked to include washing, chopping, slicing, and peeling of fruits and vegetables.
Cook food to include baking, broiling, frying, steaming, braising, and boiling; provide meals that are cooked, tasty and visually appealing; taste foods before serving and provides garnishes for food plates.
Provide high quality, fresh food to guests using standardized recipes and methods of preparation.
Control the level of waste by proper production levels and converted portion guidelines.
Store and label prepared and open food following the Choctaw Nation food safety guidelines
Practice proper food storage and follow suitable food serving temperatures.
Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized work environment by practicing proper housekeeping procedure cleaning while working.
Provide help with set-up, service, and clean-up of food production.
Rotate stock to ensure usage and disposal occur before the expiration date.
Perform other responsibilities may be assigned.