Cook III

Fond-Du-Lac-Reservation; Minnesota; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa seeks an experienced line cook for Black Bear Casino Resort's on-site kitchen operations. This role works across our Steakhouse, buffet, deli & banquet services in a fast-paced production kitchen, handling multiple cooking stations with focus on quality and efficiency.

You will follow recipes, manage inventory, maintain food temperatures, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Flexibility for shift work, including holidays, is required.

Qualifications

• Three years cooking experience in a busy, high-volume or fine-dining restaurant.
• Must have excellent knife skills and be able to work under pressure.
• Food handler's certification is required; if not certified at hire, certification within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks soups, meats, vegetables and other foods for the Steakhouse, buffet, deli and banquets.
• Adjusts ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles to regulate temperature.
• Carves meats, portions food, and garnishes for quality presentation.
• Observes guest requests and responds promptly to needs.
• Maintains clean, organized work area and adheres to sanitation standards.

Skills

Knife skills

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Food handler's certification

Tools

Word processing

Access

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Division/Department: Black Bear Casino Resort - Food and BeverageLocation: Black Bear Casino Resort - On SiteReports To: Sous ChefProbationary Period: 90 days - Full time; 120 days - Part timeFLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)Classification: Class C Gaming LicenseDriver's License: Level 0 - No Driver's License Required.Rate of Pay: $18.95 - $21.32 an hourResponsibilities: Prepares, seasons, and cook’s soups, meats, vegetables and other foodstuffs for consumption in the Steakhouse, buffet, deli and banquets.Reads menus to estimate food requirements and ensures adequate food supplies are available.This is a production kitchen not an ala carte position; cooks are trained in all aspects of cooking, not just one station.Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and tenderizers, to prepare soups, salads, gravies, sauces, casseroles,Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking, according to personal judgment and experience.Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to determine that it is cooked.Carves meats, portions food, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes to create quality food presentation.Observes guests and responds to any additional requestsMonitors hot and cold food temperatures through the shift.Department uniform is required and provided to the employee, which must be worn during scheduled work hours unless prior arrangements have been made with management.Must attend all mandatory department trainings.Must attend all required Title 31 and/or SAR trainings.Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees, band members and/or clients.Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.Maintains a clean and organized work area.Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.Qualifications: No Driver’s License Required.Three years of cooking experience in a busy, high-volume or fine-dining restaurant is required.Must have excellent knife skills and be able to work under pressure.Food handler's certification is required; if not certified at the time of hire; employee must become certified within 3 months of hire, employment is contingent upon certification.Knowledge of cleanliness and sanitation standards for food serving is required.Knowledge of personal cleanliness standards and ability to conform to good hygienic practices is required.Strong customer service skills are required.Knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, Access, Excel and Microsoft Outlook is preferred.Operations consist of shift work; seven days a week and on holidays.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.Attention to detail and accuracy is required.Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:Subject to inside environmental conditions, including work in a smoking environment.All employees shall thoroughly wash hands and arms with soap and water before starting work and wash hands during work hours as often as may be required to remove soil and contamination as well as after visiting the washroom.Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds is required.Bending and stooping are required.Prolonged walking and standing are required.T he Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Nagaajiwanaang ( Where the water stops ), is one of the six Bands of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and a proud sovereign Ojibwe nation. We strive to be a diverse , supportive , and inclusive workforce that employs Fond du Lac Band members, native peoples , and those from our surrounding communities .As one of Carlton County's largest employers, the Fond du Lac Band is dedicated to elevating the community through a broad spectrum of programs and enterprises including our gaming facilities, tribal government, health services, and education that promot es our language, culture, and the preservation of our natural resources .The Fond du Lac Band is a n employer that cultivate s the growth of our employees and our programs ; a place where you can develop your skills and gain experience that will positively impact the lives of those who call the Fond du Lac Band home. Our hiring practices follow tribal employment rights outlined in Fond du Lac O rdinance #12/94 (TERO).Join the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in our mission to preserve and promote our community while contributing to its vibrant future.