Back of House - Kalispel Grill Line Cook

Kalispel Tribe of Indians; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is seeking a dedicated line cook to prepare, cook, and plate foods across assigned shifts, ensuring quality and guest satisfaction. You will follow recipes, assist the Chef with specialty dishes, and maintain HACCP standards during all production stages.

Ideal candidates may have a High School diploma or GED and a Culinary Arts degree or equivalent. Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Culinary Arts/AA or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school preferred.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft programs required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate foods according to recipes and standards.
• Follow recipes and control procedures while maintaining quality.
• Assist Chef in preparing specialty dishes and train Prep/Cook Team.
• Ensure HACCP and sanitation guidelines are followed throughout production.
• Maintain kitchen operations and support Chef & F&B Manager as needed.
• Be available for nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Skills

Cooking skills

Computer literacy

Communication

Mathematical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts/AA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary of Functions

Responsible for the preparation, production, and plate presentation of all foods in an assigned area during a scheduled shift. Ensures standards and expectations of food quality and provides superior guest service. Adheres to the Core Values and Mission Statement as established by Kalispel Golf and Country Club (KGCC).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to perform various types of cooking methods
• Follows all recipes and control procedures.
• Prepares or displays food to specifications.
• Assists Chef in preparing specialty dishes.
• Rotates food products on a daily basis ensuring quality.
• Follows all food safety and sanitation guidelines set for by the FDA to ensure HACCP.
• Performs quality control checks before, during, and after production to ensure health and sanitation standards.
• Responsible for training and working with the Prep / Cook Team.
• Continually reviews kitchen operations for improvements.
• Performs all other tasks as requested by the Chef and F&B Manager.
• Available to work any changes in hours deemed necessary for business levels.
• May be requested to act a lead cook for a shift- giving you limited responsibilities of the Chef.
• Required to be a panelist for the Internal Review Hearings.
• This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be instructed by management to perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities in this role.

Education

• Preferred High School diploma or (GED).
• Culinary Arts/associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft programs and other computer software.
• Diverse cooking skills and high volume experience required.
• Skill in identifying and resolving problems under pressure conditions.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts related to food.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and the public.
• Skill in effectively communicating information through verbal and written correspondence.
• Employment is contingent upon a favorable outcome of a background investigation.
• Other Requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain Choose an item.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays when required by business needs
• Ability to maintain consistent, regular attendance
• Valid driver’s license and insurability if operating a Tribal vehicle

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable law.

• Requires the ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 80+ pounds.
• Constantly requires the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discrimination in sound.
• Constantly requires verbally expressing or exchanging ideas of important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Constantly requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
• Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.
• Occasionally requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time.
• Occasionally requires ascending or descending stairs or ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Occasionally requires raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally.
• Occasionally it requires stooping which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Infrequently it requires crouching.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to tobacco smoke, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Travel Requirements

Local travel is occasionally required. Travel outside of the state is infrequently required.

Hiring Preference

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Spouses of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants.

General Sign-off & Disclaimers

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.

At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.

Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment.

Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

The duties and responsibilities described in this job description are intended to represent the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

Responsibilities may be modified, expanded, or reassigned based on business needs, organizational changes, regulatory requirements, or direction from leadership.