Cook, Buffet Americana FT

Cherokee Nation Businesses; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Businesses seeks a Cook at Gold Strike Casino in Tunica, MS. You will skillfully apply culinary techniques, maintain menu knowledge, and assist kitchen staff to deliver high-volume service.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of cook experience in a fast-paced restaurant, and willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience as a Cook in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of food products and apply culinary techniques.
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment.
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items for service.
• Label and date products for safekeeping and sanitation.
• Maintain menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation.
• Assist Master Cook, Pantry, and Kitchen staff in service execution.
• Prepare base sauces, stocks, and soups.
• Communicate with management and staff to address guest needs.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Customer service

Health & safety

Knife skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Toasters

Refrigerators

Cryovac machines

Slicers

Job description

As a Cook, you will be responsible for skillfully applying culinary techniques.

Position: Full-Time
Location: Gold Strike Casino - Tunica, MS

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain solid knowledge of food products and skillfully apply culinary techniques.
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment.
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Properly label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Maintain solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation.
• Assist Master Cook, Pantry, and Kitchen workers in the execution of service.
• Maintain solid knowledge, understanding, and preparation of base sauces, stocks, and soups.
• Work as a team, assisting all guests and employees' needs and inquiries.
• Communicate with management, chef, and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and employees.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience as a Cook in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledgeable of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of knives and knife skills, standard kitchen equipment and supplies, including, but not limited to toasters, refrigerators, coolers, slicers, beverage machines, Cryovac machines, and smallwares.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This role includes frequent standing and bending.
• Constant walking, reaching, balancing, and grasping items in a food preparation area.
• It also includes lifting carrying and pushing up to 50 lbs.

*This is not intended to include every duty or responsibility of the job nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do this job.

This position may require strenuous physical activities and exposure to pipe, cigar, and/or cigarette smoking. An ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays may also be required.

Job Info

• Job Identification 31832
• Job Category Food and Beverage
• Posting Date 09/01/2026, 07:13 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Gold Strike Casino (MS) (On-site)