Line Cook/Lead Line Cook – Food Operations

Colusa Indian Community Council•Colusa, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preparing ingredients, cooking menu items to order, and maintaining a clean, safe, and stocked workspace in a high-paced, confined environment. Responsibilities include prepping food, managing a station (grill, fryer, etc.), following sanitation standards, and assisting with loading-and-unloading the truck. Ensure that all food is prepared to standards according to customer preferences and dietary requirements. Maintain high levels of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen. Follow all food safety procedures, including handling and storing food correctly. Order and manage inventory of food ingredients and supplies. Ensure that all cooking equipment is clean and in good working order. Incumbents may be assigned to work in either the food truck or retail kitchen operations (such as Wintun Mini-Mart) based on operational needs, allowing management flexibility to ensure appropriate staffing coverage and consistent quality of menu. For Lead Line Cooks, the incumbents shall perform both Lead Line Cook and Line Cook duties, including coordinating kitchen workflow and supporting staff during service. The incumbents are expected to work in accordance with the mission, purpose, and values of the Colusa Indian Community Council. Please note these positions are to staff the Tribe’s food trucks and have multiple vacancies, both for full-time and part-time positions. These positions require flexible food service hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and community or entertainment-related events. Schedule flexibility is required.

Requirements

Line Cook Experience: One to two years of previous line cook experience. Working on a food truck is highly desirable.
Lead Line Cook Experience: Four plus years of line cook experience. Lead and supervisory experience preferred. Specialized experience in menu creation is highly desirable.
Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment, for those hired to serve alcoholic beverages.
Must possess and maintain a Food Handlers Card or SERV Safe certification within the Tribe’s designated timeframe.
Valid California driver’s license.
Must have the ability to work a changing schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Food Protection Manager Certification is preferred for Lead Line Cook.

Responsibilities

Set-up stations, chop vegetables, butcher meat, prepare seafood and sauces before service
Execute menu items quickly and accurately, ensuring high-quality food during fast-paced, high-volume service
Cook and prepare a variety of food items including hot foods, sandwiches, snacks, and deep-fried foods, according to production guidelines and standardized recipes; may be required to cook and prepare specialty food (e.g., seafood/raw bar (e.g., sushi, oysters), international (e.g., dim sum, tapas, foie gras)
Ensure food quality, taste, portioning, and presentation meet established standards
Comply with all tribal, state, and Indian Health Services food safety regulations, including proper food storage, temperature controls, and cleaning surfaces to maintain a sanitized station; report maintenance issues as necessary
Assist with cleaning the truck interior and exterior, managing waste, and possibly driving or parking the truck at event sites, when required
Assist in restocking or unloading inventory
Assist in assembling supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities and scheduled events
Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment, exchanges and returns, and security practices
Instruct customers on how to use self-serve equipment as needed
Communicate with management regarding guest or vendor requests or concerns
May perform other duties commensurate with the functions and level of the position
Develop and review menu schedule to determine food requirements including variety and quantity of food for preparation, and to assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities and scheduled events
Coordinate kitchen workflow during service
Assigns food preparation tasks and monitor production timelines
Provide training and guidance to kitchens staff
Conduct final food quality checks prior to service
Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
Assist management with inventory monitoring and ordering needs
Monitor stock levels, submit stock orders, and assist in restocking or unloading inventory
Review inventory and recommend the purchase of supplies for the kitchen to management
May perform other duties commensurate with the functions and level of the position