Prep Cook - Cayuse Kapi

Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino•Airway Heights, WA

19d

About The Position

The Prep Cook, under the supervision of the Chef De Cuisine, is responsible for preparing fresh, ready-to-serve café items for the Cayuse Kapi venue. This role focuses on building grab-and-go sandwiches, baking cookies and pastries, preparing fruit cups, yogurt parfaits, and other light café offerings. The Prep Cook ensures all items are prepared to brand standards, food safety requirements, and quality expectations.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
At least one year of food preparation experience; café, coffee shop, deli, or quick service experience preferred.
Experience performing efficiently while handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
Willing and available to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events
Food handlers certification, or the ability to obtain upon hire
Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
Work efficiently in a fast-paced café environment
Follow recipes, production sheets, and prep schedules
Multitask and prioritize work effectively
Take direction and work independently when needed
Communicate clearly with team members and leadership
Maintain attention to detail and food quality standards
Demonstrate good judgment and reliability
Adapt to changing volume and production needs
Work independently, exercise sound judgment, and follow established procedures.
Communicate effectively with guests, team members, and external contacts. Read, write, and speak English fluently.
Maintain a positive, professional, and productive demeanor.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of procedures, inventory, and equipment.
Perform effectively under urgent or high-stress conditions.
Move efficiently throughout the work area.
Obtain and maintain valid gaming license.

Responsibilities

Promote and support a culture of excellence at Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino by modeling STRC values, delivering exceptional guest service, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.
Provide exceptional guest service throughout all interactions.
Prepare grab-and-go sandwiches, wraps, and breakfast items in batches
Bake off cookies, pastries, and other café bakery items
Prepare fruit cups, yogurt parfaits, and cold snack items
Portion, label, date, and store all prepared items properly
Follow standardized recipes and production guidelines
Maintain consistent quality, presentation, and portion control
Receive and properly store food and supply deliveries
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department standards
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary prep workspace at all times
Adhere to department policies, procedures, and internal controls
Provide friendly internal guest service to all team members
Proactively identify operational issues, recommend solutions, and follow up appropriately.
Demonstrate dependability and reliability by maintaining regular, punctual attendance and consistently fulfilling assigned shifts and responsibilities.
Create, maintain, and facilitate a positive and safe work environment; promote healthy team member relations and report concerns to appropriate personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.