Entry-Level Cook: Kickstart Your Culinary Career

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Mead (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is hiring an Entry Level Cook 1 at multiple dining venues across Choctaw Casino & Resort Durant. This full-time role offers hands-on kitchen experience under the Sous Chef to support daily operations, uphold high standards of food quality, presentation, and safety.

Requirements include speaking English, ability to obtain Food Safety Certification, and 6 months of culinary experience or equivalent education.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Food Safety Certification (or ability to obtain).
• 6 months of culinary experience OR equivalent culinary education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients (wash, chop, slice, peel, etc.).
• Cook food using multiple methods (grill, fry, bake, steam, braise, boil).
• Ensure proper seasoning, garnishing, and visual appeal.
• Follow standardized recipes and preparation methods.
• Taste food prior to service to ensure quality.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and rotation.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Assist with kitchen setup, service, and cleanup.
• Minimize waste through proper portioning and production levels.
• Keep a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Food safety certification (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is hiring an Entry Level Cook 1 at multiple dining venues across Choctaw Casino & Resort Durant. This full-time role offers hands-on kitchen experience under the Sous Chef to support daily operations, uphold high standards of food quality, presentation, and safety.

Requirements include speaking English, ability to obtain Food Safety Certification, and 6 months of culinary experience or equivalent education.