Line Cook- Evenings

Ponca City Development Authority • Braman, OK

2d

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares menu items according to guest specifications and established recipes, ensuring that final plate presentation meets quality standards. The position requires adherence to safety, sanitation, and food-handling guidelines and involves repetitive tasks, standing for most of the shift, and working efficiently under pressure in a hot, fast-paced environment. The Line Cook works collaboratively with prep cooks, wait staff, and other back-of-house and service staff, demonstrating tact, patience, effective communication, and strong multitasking skills. Candidates must be flexible to work any shift as needed or assigned, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Frequent lifting, occasionally in excess of 50 pounds, along with bending, stooping, walking, and standing are expected. Candidates must pass background and drug screening under Kaw Nation Gaming Commission regulations to obtain a gaming license; medical marijuana cards are accepted.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Pass background and drug screening under Kaw Nation Gaming Commission regulations to obtain a gaming license; medical marijuana cards are accepted.
• Flexibility to work any shift as needed or assigned, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to perform frequent lifting, occasionally in excess of 50 pounds, and to bend, stoop, walk, and stand.
• Ability to remain calm and perform efficiently under pressure.
• Effective communication with prep cooks and wait staff.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency in reading, writing, math, and computer use.
• Ability to adhere to uniform requirements and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

Nice To Haves

• Previous restaurant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to established recipes and specifications, ensuring proper plate presentation.
• Demonstrate culinary techniques and follow safe food-handling and workplace safety procedures.
• Follow opening and closing procedures and maintain a clean, stocked, and organized workstation.
• Operate kitchen equipment correctly and promptly report malfunctions or needed repairs to management.
• Work effectively as part of a team in a hot, fast-paced environment, using strong multitasking and communication skills.
• Follow written and verbal instructions with attention to detail.
• Use basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills.
• Maintain a self-motivated and proactive approach to daily responsibilities.
• Follow uniform requirements and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor while representing KGI.
• Comply with applicable state, federal, and tribal laws, regulations, and requirements.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical coverage, valid in Kansas and Oklahoma.
• Optional dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) benefits; vision and dental coverage are valid in Kansas and Oklahoma.
• Paid time off.
• Maternity leave.
• Funeral leave.
• FMLA.

What This Job Offers

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