Dacotah Dining Lead Line Cook

Jackpot-Junction-Casino-Hotel; Flasher (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to oversee all food prepared in the Dacotah Dining operations. The role requires working across stations, training staff, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and cost control.

You will supervise line cooks, manage shifts, and ensure consistent quality while upholding safety and sanitation policies in a fast-paced casino dining environment.

Qualifications

• Prior line cook experience at a full service restaurant preferred.
• Minimum of two years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Competently utilize all Dacotah Dining kitchen stations.
• Work at any station and shift as needed.
• Lead kitchen operations and role as supervisor.
• Assist Chef de Cuisine as needed.
• Own responsibility for all food produced.
• Help control food and labor costs.
• Provide training and guidance to staff.
• Motivate staff and keep them busy.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Knife skills

Cooking skills

Station cooking

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSCompetently utilize all Dacotah Dining kitchen stations.Work any station and shift as needed.Assume a leadership role in the kitchen.Assist Chef de Cuisine as needed.Assume responsibility for all food produced by the kitchen.Assist with control of food and labor costs.Provide training and guidance to kitchen staff.Motivate kitchen staff and ensure that they are kept busy.Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen area.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONSPrior line cook experience at a full service restaurant preferred.Minimum of two years in a leadership role.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTESStrong culinary, knife and cooking station skills.Strong leadership and communication skills.Strong organizational and teamwork skills.Knowledge of frying, sautéing, broiling, basting, baking, poaching and roasting.Knowledge of proper sanitization techniques.Able to produce consistently high-quality food products.Able to cook steaks to temperature.Self-motivated and dependable.UNIVERSAL REQUIREMENTSSensitivity to various cultures, including Native American cultures.Regular attendance and punctuality.Able and willing to work any changes in scheduled hours as required.Serve as a credit to Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel, and encourage others to do the same.PHYSICAL DEMANDSMobility throughout the facility.High level of physical endurance.Good coordination and awareness.Able to stand for extended periods of time.Able to twist, bend and squat frequently.Able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.Able to tolerate heat and congestion in kitchen.While the physical demands described here are typical of those required to be successful in this position, reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform applicable job duties.