Team Member Dining Room Prep Cook - $500 Sign-On Bonus!

Little Creek Casino Resort•Shelton, WA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Team Member Dining Room Prep Cook at Little Creek Casino Resort, you play an essential role in preparing and serving high-quality meals for our employees in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. This position focuses on consistency, teamwork, and food safety while supporting a positive dining experience for our team members and contributing to our reputation as a great place to work.

Requirements

A high school diploma, GED required
Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation and presentation
Class II gaming license issued from the Washing State Gaming Commission
Current Washington State Food Worker Card

Nice To Haves

One year of line or production cooking experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs kitchen production work to support line cooks and the daily production plan by preparing ingredients, portioning products, and executing batch work according to established specifications.
Follows standardized recipes, preparation methods, and portioning guidelines provided by culinary leadership.
Prepares ingredients in accurate quantities based on the menu, production sheets, and forecasted business needs.
Ensure proper handling, washing, cutting, measuring, labeling, and storage of ingredients to support quality, sanitation, and timely service.
Maintains awareness of food safety requirements by upholding correct time and temperature controls, preventing cross contamination, and practicing proper storage rotation.
Supports all assigned areas with flexibility to move between production tasks, cold prep, hot prep, and other stations as directed to meet business demands.
Maintains a clean, organized, and hygienic work environment in compliance with sanitation standards and clean as you go expectations.
Uses kitchen equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with training and safety guidelines.
Manages time effectively to complete prep lists, support service needs, and meet cleaning responsibilities.
Assists with basic preparation for menu items and daily specials in the direction of culinary leadership.
Collaborates closely with the kitchen team to support smooth operations and efficient handoff of prepared items to line cooks.
Maintains freezers, walk ins, and dry storage in proper cleanliness, organization, and rotation. Keeps all work areas stocked, labeled, and sanitized throughout the shift.
Completes daily cleaning duties as outlined in the Master Cleaning Schedule. Adheres to all company policies and procedures, including health, safety, and sanitation standards.
Supports the maintenance of kitchen documents and records by completing assigned prep sheets, temperature logs, labeling tasks, and compliance documentation accurately.
Provides input regarding product levels, prep needs, and station readiness to assist culinary leadership with planning and scheduling considerations.
Stays informed on basic culinary techniques, ingredient handling, and preparation methods to support consistency and continuous improvement.
Participate in ongoing training and continued education to strengthen culinary skills, safety knowledge, and operational competence.
Performs other duties as assigned to maintain smooth operations, effective teamwork, and alignment with departmental standards.