Cook (Longhouse)

Cowlitz Indian Tribe; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowlitz Indian Tribe is seeking a prep cook to join a fast-paced kitchen, preparing and delivering high-quality meals as part of a culinary team. You will assist with ingredient prep, ensure cleanliness, and help sustain stock levels while supporting chefs and fellow staff.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and adherence to health and safety measures. This on-site position may include shifts that accommodate various hours.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster a supportive team environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of kitchen tools and utensils to perform tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and learn quickly.
• Excellent communication skills for clear, polite collaboration.
• Stand for long periods and lift at least 40 lbs.
• Valid food handler's license.
• Willing to work in a smoking environment.
• Willing to adhere to health and safety measures.

Responsibilities

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Maintain a positive organizational culture per Spirit of Tâlícn and ilani values.
• Demonstrate collaborative, relationship-building behaviors.
• Perform quick and quality cooking tasks.
• Prepare the kitchen for the arrival of the chefs.
• Assist with ingredient prep, cleaning, chopping, slicing, and portioning.
• Monitor kitchen stock and report low inventory.
• Clean all kitchen equipment and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Cook dishes under chef supervision.
• Coordinate with other kitchen staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Kitchen tools knowledge

Work well under pressure

Communication skills

Endurance

Food handler license

Smoking environment willingness

Health & safety compliance

Education

Culinary school certificate

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

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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:

Any (United States of America)

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.

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