Kalispel Casino - Cook

Kalispel Tribe Careers • Cusick, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preparing, producing, and/or displaying food in an assigned area and ensuring food quality standards are met during the scheduled shift. The position requires compliance with Kalispel Tribe of Indians internal controls and Kalispel Casino policies and procedures, as well as FDA food safety and sanitation guidelines. The employee may be asked to perform other job-related duties as assigned. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. High-volume cooking experience is helpful, and diverse cooking skills and high-volume experience are preferred. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Tribal Work Permit and obtain a Washington State Food Handler Permit within the first 14 days of employment. Hepatitis A and B vaccination is also required. The employee must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required, and to accommodate changes in hours based on business needs.

The position involves lifting or moving objects weighing up to 80+ pounds. Work takes place in a casino environment, where the employee may encounter tobacco smoke, flashing lights, loud noises, moving mechanical parts, repetitive motions, and extreme cold or heat. The employee is expected to adhere to company policies. Employment is at-will, and applicants are subject to drug testing and may be subject to background investigation. The Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform diverse cooking methods and follow recipes and procedures.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems under pressure.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts related to food.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and the public.
• Ability to communicate information effectively through verbal and written correspondence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tribal Work Permit.
• Obtain a Washington State Food Handler Permit within the first 14 days of employment.
• Hepatitis A and B vaccination.
• Availability and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 80+ pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with high-volume cooking.
• Diverse cooking skills and high-volume experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Kalispel Tribe of Indians internal controls and Kalispel Casino policies and procedures.
• Use various cooking methods and follow recipes and procedures, including measuring, mixing, carving, cutting, and washing.
• Prepare and display food to specifications set by the Chef.
• Follow FDA food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Perform quality control checks before and after production to ensure health and sanitation standards are followed.
• Maintain consistent, regular attendance.
• Be available for changes in hours based on business levels and work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• May serve as a panelist for Internal Review Hearings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED