Cook I: Launch Your Culinary Career in Busy Kitchens

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Platter (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is hiring an Entry Level Cook - Multiple Dining Venues at Choctaw Casino & Resort Durant. This full-time role offers $15/hour and varies schedules, with weekends and holidays required.

As a Cook 1, you will work under the Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and safety across venues such as Grand Cafe, Salt & Stone, and more.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Food Safety Certification (or ability to obtain).
• 6 months of culinary experience or equivalent culinary education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients (wash, chop, slice, peel, etc.).
• Cook food using a variety of methods (grill, fry, bake, steam, braise, boil).
• Ensure food is properly seasoned, garnished, and visually appealing.
• Follow standardized recipes and preparation methods.
• Taste food prior to service to ensure quality.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and rotation.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Assist with kitchen setup, service, and cleanup.
• Minimize waste through proper portioning and production levels.
• Keep a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Basic culinary knowledge

Culinary experience

Ability to follow recipes

Team-oriented mindset

Commitment to cleanliness and food saf

Job description

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is hiring an Entry Level Cook - Multiple Dining Venues at Choctaw Casino & Resort Durant. This full-time role offers $15/hour and varies schedules, with weekends and holidays required.

As a Cook 1, you will work under the Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and safety across venues such as Grand Cafe, Salt & Stone, and more.