Position Summary

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

Essential Functions

• Seasons and cooks food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• 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.

Position Qualifications

Competency Statements

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Experience

Two years experience in a buffet or restaurant as a prep or short order cook

One year experience as a Line Cook preferred

Certificates & Licenses

Must obtain a Food Handlers Permit within 30 days of employment

Must obtain VIP Permit within 30 days of employment

Other Requirements

Excellent knife skills

Knowledge of regulations governing food preparation and service