Cook

About the Role

Responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other food in any of the Food & Beverage outlets.

Responsibilities

• Seasons and cooks food according to recipes.
• 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 front of house team.
• 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 assists 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 seeds 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 and 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.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of experience in a buffet or restaurant as a line cook required. One year of internal prep cook experience meets requirements.
• Must obtain a Siletz Tribal Gaming License.
• Must have a Food Handlers Permit before the start date.
• Excellent knife skills.
• Knowledge of regulations governing food preparation and service.

Skills

• 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.

Physical Demands

• Stand: Constantly
• Walk: Constantly
• Sit: Not Applicable
• Handling/Fingering: Constantly
• Reach Outward: Constantly
• Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally
• Climb: Not Applicable
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat or Kneel: Occasionally
• Bend: Frequently
• Lift/Carry:
  • 10 lbs or less: Frequently
  • 11-20 lbs: Frequently
  • 21-50 lbs: Occasionally
  • 51-100 lbs: Occasionally
  • Over 100 lbs: Not Applicable
• Push/Pull:
  • 12 lbs or less: Frequently
  • 13-25 lbs: Occasionally
  • 26-40 lbs: Occasionally
  • 41-100 lbs: Occasionally
• Other Physical Requirements:
  • Vision: Near and Far
  • Sense of Sound
  • Sense of Smell
  • Sense of Taste

Work Environment

Work will take place in a busy gaming environment with multiple distractions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The environment is subject to smoke and the associated effects.

Conditions of employment include passing a pre-employment drug screen, a background investigation, and completing a 180-day introductory period.