Cook 1 - Part Time

Jena Choctaw Pines; Dry Prong (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Serve-safe food handler card required

Job summary

Jena Choctaw Pines in Dry Prong, Louisiana, is looking for a Cook 1 to efficiently prepare fried, roasted, and cooked dishes. This position requires proficiency in using kitchen equipment and adhering to sanitation practices as outlined by health standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in high-volume food operations.

The Cook will work as part of a dynamic kitchen team where teamwork and communication are essential. Culinary degree preferred, but experience in a casino setting will be highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in a high volume food operation.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meats, fish, and poultry efficiently.
• Work with grill, deep fryer, and ovens.
• Ensure kitchen area is properly cleaned and organized.

Skills

Ability to work grill, deep fryer and ovens

Follow recipes and SOP’s

Basic knife skills

Serve-safe oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary arts degree

Tools

Thermometer

Electrical equipment

Job description

Cook 1

Supervisor

Chef, Sous Chef and Lead Cook

EXEMPT (Y/N): No

Classification

Non-Key Employee

Summary

Responsible for the proper and efficient frying, roasting and preparation of all meats, fish, or poultry. Accountable for the efficiency and operation of the areas of the kitchen they are assigned.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to work the grill, deep fryer and ovens proficiently.
• Ability to follow recipes and SOP’s.
• Ability to work well with other Team Members.
• Must have basic knife skills.
• Must be serve-safe oriented, knowledge of proper sanitation practices and systems.
• Must have knowledge of proper cooking temperatures and knows how to use a thermometer correctly.
• Must have ability to set-up and break- down food stations assigned.
• Season all food, add garnish, sauce or vegetable, on the order, as determined by the Chef.
• Must understand the importance of “Clean as You Go” Concept.
• All job tasks and prep lists must be completed in timely manner to Chef’s Standard.
• Assure that your designated area is closed down properly.
• All food must be wrapped, dated and labeled after each shift.
• Prepare for rush periods for buffet, sports bar and any special functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Culinary arts degree preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in in a High Volume Food Operation (a casino atmosphere preferred.)
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and /or ability required.
• A test will be given at the interview process that you must complete and pass to proceed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background investigation, obtain and maintain gaming license.
• Tribal preference.

Tribal Preference Policy

Members of the Jena Band of Choctaw Tribe shall be given absolute preference with respect to hiring, promotions, training, contracting, and separation from employment. For persons who meet the minimum qualifications, preferential treatment shall be based on the following criteria and shall be given in the following order:

• Enrolled members of the Jena Band of Choctaw tribe who satisfy the minimum job qualifications;
• Spouses of enrolled members of the Jena Band of Choctaw who satisfy the minimum job qualifications;
• Enrolled members of other recognized tribes who satisfy the minimum job qualifications;
• Military Veterans;
• All others who satisfy the minimum job qualifications.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma/GED.
• Culinary arts degree preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in in a Multi High Volume Food Operation (a casino atmosphere preferred.)

Working Conditions

• To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to stand long periods of time in one’s location.
• Requires lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Requires transporting, pushing, pulling and maneuvering large loads weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Requires normal sense of smell, taste, touch and sound.
• Requires the use of electrical equipment and sharp utensils.
• Requires regular, consistent attendance.
• Work area may be small with heavy production.

Certificate/Licence

Serve-safe food handler card