Cook (Line & Lure)

800_ilani Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Authority; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

800_ilani Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Authority in Ridgefield, Washington, seeks a prep cook to join its culinary team. You will prep, prepare and deliver high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen while upholding the Spirit of Tâlícn and ilani core values.

The role requires excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and the stamina to stand for long periods. A valid food handlers license is required; willingness to work in smoking environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a supportive team environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of kitchen tools and utensils – proper knowledge required to perform tasks.

Responsibilities

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Maintains and perpetuates a positive culture per Spirit of Tâlícn and ilani core values.
• Demonstrates collaborative, welcoming, respectful behaviors.
• Executes cooking duties quickly and with quality.
• Prepares kitchen for arrivals of chefs.
• Assists with ingredient prep, cleaning, and cutting.
• Monitors kitchen stock and reports low stock to head chef.
• Cleans kitchen equipment and maintains cleanliness.
• Cooks dishes under chef supervision.
• Coordinates with other kitchen staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Endurance

Education

Food handlers license

Culinary school certificate

Tools

Kitchen tools

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIES. Pledge for Success: We are dedicated to hiring outstanding individuals who share in our commitment and passion in serving our guests. Ambition, dedication, attention to detail, and a warm smile are all winning characteristics that lead to the spirit of who we are.

Position Summary:

Prep, prepare and deliver highest quality meals. Work as part of a culinary team in a fast-paced environment where quality and standards exceed guest expectations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Maintains, and perpetuates a positive organizational culture according to the principles of the Spirit of Tâlícn and the Core Values of ilani.
• Consistently demonstrates collaborative, relationship building, welcoming and mutually respectful behaviors.
• Quick and quality execution of cooking duties.
• Prepares the kitchen for the arrival of the chefs.
• Assists as necessary with the preparing of ingredients beforehand, cleaning foodstuffs, chopping, slicing, portioning.
• Monitor stock of the kitchen.
• Report to head chef as stock runs low.
• Clean all kitchen equipment before and after use.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen.
• Cooks dishes under the supervision of the chef.
• Coordinate with other kitchen staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a supportive and enabling team environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of kitchen tools and utensils – a proper knowledge of the kitchen tools and utensils is required in order to perform the specific tasks and requirements.
• Work well under pressure and possess good learning skills.
• Excellent communication skills – the kitchen’s staff works mainly under pressure, so conveying the message clearly, concise and in a polite manner is essential for good collaboration and strong overall results.
• Great endurance as most of the prep cook work is done standing, repeatedly moving arms and hands, and lifting and carrying at least 40 lbs.
• Must possess a valid food handlers license.
• Must be willing to work in a smoking environment.
• Must be willing to adhere to company health and safety measures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary school certificate.
• One (1) year experience as a line cook in a high-volume restaurant.

Work Shift: Wages:

This role offers a starting wage of $19.00 per hour. Candidates with relevant experience may be placed higher within the established pay range.

Knock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity! Located on the Cowlitz Reservation in Ridgefield, Washington, ilani is the Pacific Northwest’s premier gaming, dining, entertainment and meeting destination. With nearly 400,000 total square feet, ilani includes more than 100,000 square feet of gaming space with nearly 3,000 slots and 75 gaming tables; 22 different restaurants, bars and retail outlets; and a 2,500-seat meeting and entertainment venue hosting nationally recognized performances.