Catering Cook: Fresh, From-Scratch Kitchen for Events

Shakopee-Mdewakanton-Sioux-Community; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) is seeking a Cook for SMSC Food Services to prepare meals from scratch for Native Harvest Catering events and on-site orders. You will work to maintain high quality, safety, and presentation standards while supporting multiple SMSC Food Service areas.

You will collaborate with a team to follow recipes, ensure proper storage, and deliver meals to guests, staff, and community members.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Proven experience as a cook in ala carte kitchens, catering.
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware.
• Knowledge of various procedures and methods.
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Pass background check, work physical and drug test.
• Valid Class D driver’s license required with a good driving record.
• Has the physical abilities to perform the required job duties with or without accommodations, including on feet 100% of time.
• Capacity to handle and lift up to 60lbs. as needed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall success of SMSC Food Services by completing tasks as assigned by Leadership, ensuring all operations run efficiently and meet quality standards.
• Prepare, cook, and deliver high-quality meals for customers, staff, and community members, following established recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Ensure food is stored, rotated, and labeled properly to maintain freshness and safety, in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in all kitchen areas by washing dishes, pots, and pans, sweeping and mopping floors, disposing of trash and compostables, and completing more in-depth cleaning projects as assigned.
• Support the operations of multiple SMSC Food Service areas, including the SMSC Healing Center, Native Harvest Catering, and other internal units, by performing duties as determined by Senior Leadership.

Skills

Catering experience

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Physical stamina

Able to lift 60 lbs

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) is seeking a Cook for SMSC Food Services to prepare meals from scratch for Native Harvest Catering events and on-site orders. You will work to maintain high quality, safety, and presentation standards while supporting multiple SMSC Food Service areas.

You will collaborate with a team to follow recipes, ensure proper storage, and deliver meals to guests, staff, and community members.