Cook-PT

Position Summary

Responsible to prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other food in any of the Food & Beverage outlets.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Portion, 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.

Requirements

• Position Qualifications
  • 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
  • A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Experience
  • One year of experience in a buffet or restaurant as a line cook is required.
  • One year of internal prep cook experience meets requirements.
• Certificates & Licenses
  • Must obtain a Siletz Tribal Gaming License.
  • Must have a Food Handlers Permit before the start date.
• Other Requirements
  • Excellent knife skills.
  • Knowledge of regulations governing food preparation and service.

Physical Demands

• Stand Constantly
• Walk Constantly
• Sit Not Applicable
• Reach Outward Constantly
• Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
• Occasionally Climb
• Occasionally Reach Below Shoulder
• Occasionally Crawl
• Occasionally Squat or Kneel
• Occasionally Lift/Carry up to 10 lbs
• Occasionally Lift/Carry up to 20 lbs
• Occasionally Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs
• Occasionally Lift/Carry over 100 lbs
• Occasionally Push/Pull up to 12 lbs
• Occasionally Push/Pull up to 25 lbs
• Occasionally Push/Pull up to 40 lbs
• Occasionally Push/Pull over 40 lbs

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 affects.

Working Conditions

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