Dacotah Dining Lead Line Cook

Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel; Morton (MN); On-site; USD 32,373 - 64,416; Full time

Job summary

Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel is seeking a full-time Kitchen Leader in Morton, MN, to oversee kitchen operations, lead kitchen staff, and maintain food quality. The ideal candidate will have prior line cook experience, strong culinary skills, and the ability to lead and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities include managing kitchen stations, training staff, and ensuring cleanliness. Physical demands include mobility around the facility and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Utilize all kitchen stations competently.
• Assume a leadership role in the kitchen.
• Provide training and guidance to kitchen staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen area.

Skills

Strong culinary skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jackpot Junction - Morton, MN 56270

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $23.50 - $46.76 /hour

Job Shift: Afternoon/Evening/Late Night (+Weekends)

Essential Job Functions

• Competently 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills, Knowledge & Attributes

• Strong 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 Requirements

• Sensitivity 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 Demands

• Mobility 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.