Full-Time Entry-Level Cook: Hands-On Kitchen Experience

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

Job summary

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma's Durant dining program is hiring an Entry Level Cook 1 across multiple venues. This FT role provides hands-on kitchen experience in a high-volume setting, under the Sous Chef, focusing on quality, efficiency, and safety.

Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, cooking using grill, fry, bake, steam, and braise methods, seasoning and presenting dishes, following recipes, maintaining cleanliness, labeling and storage, and supporting setup and cleanup to ensure

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 a variety of methods (grill, fry, bake, steam, braise, boil).
• Ensure food is properly seasoned, garnished, and visually appealing.
• 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

Culinary basics

English proficiency

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma's Durant dining program is hiring an Entry Level Cook 1 across multiple venues. This FT role provides hands-on kitchen experience in a high-volume setting, under the Sous Chef, focusing on quality, efficiency, and safety.

Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, cooking using grill, fry, bake, steam, and braise methods, seasoning and presenting dishes, following recipes, maintaining cleanliness, labeling and storage, and supporting setup and cleanup to ensure