Cook

Chinook Winds Casino Resort

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods.

Requirements

• WORKERS IN THIS POSITION MUST BE 18 OR OLDER
• Energetic- Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Detail Oriented- Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Friendly- Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Time Management- Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of experience in a buffet or restaurant as a line cook required.
• One year of internal prep cook experience meets requirements.
• Must obtain a Food Handlers Permit before the start date.
• Must obtain VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) Permit within 45 days of employment.
• Excellent knife skills
• Knowledge of regulations governing food preparation and service
• Stand Constantly
• Walk Constantly
• Sit Not Applicable
• Handling/Fingering Constantly
• Reach Outward Constantly
• Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
• Climb Not Applicable
• Crawl Not Applicable
• Squat or Kneel Occasionally
• Bend Frequently
• Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less Frequently
• Lift/Carry 11-20 lbs Frequently
• Lift/Carry 21-50 lbs Occasionally
• Lift/Carry 51-100 lbs Occasionally
• Lift/Carry Over 100 lbs Not Applicable
• Push/Pull 12 lbs or less Frequently
• Push/Pull 13-25 lbs Occasionally
• Push/Pull 26-40 lbs Occasionally
• Push/Pull 41-100 lbs Occasionally
• Vision: Near and Far
• Sense of Sound
• Sense of Smell
• Sense of Taste
• Conditions of employment include passing a pre-employment drug screen, a background investigation, and completing a 180-day introductory period.

Responsibilities

• Seasons and cooks food according to recipes.
• Observes and tests foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portions, arranges, and garnishes food, and serves food to waiters.
• Inspects food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food handling practices.
• Turns or stirs foods to ensure even cooking.
• Regulates temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Substitutes for or assist other cooks, including Cook IIIs, during rush periods or emergencies.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Washes, peels, cuts, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Carves and trims meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot and cold service, or for sandwiches.
• Consults with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
• Prepares relishes and hors d’oeuvres.
• Maintains all health code regulations.
• Performs all duties in accordance with Chinook Winds Casino Resort customer service standards.
• Performs general upkeep to designated area.
• Identifies & reports any irregular, unsafe or hazardous conditions.
• Provides input or recommendations for improvements and changes in program processes or services.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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