Cook

Description

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. 
• 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 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.

Requirements

Position Qualifications

WORKERS IN THIS POSITION MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER

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

One year of experience in a buffet or restaurant as a line cook 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 
• 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 affects. 

Working Conditions

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