Lead Cook, Collective Kitchens FT

Cherokee Nation Entertainment; Mississippi; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Entertainment is seeking a Lead Cook at Gold Strike Casino in Mississippi. You will oversee the operations of assigned stations, ensuring recipes are followed and food safety standards are met.

The role requires the ability to work across sauté, sauce, grill, pastry, and seafood stations, with shifts including weekends and holidays. A strong focus on teamwork and customer service will help drive smooth service in a fast-paced casino kitchen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience as a Cook in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the normal operation of the assigned station.
• Follow the recipe accordingly.
• Use proper food handling techniques and health & safety standards.
• Notify Room Chef or Sous Chef of problems and how they have been corrected.
• Expedite and coordinate service, produce according to par levels.
• Assist in pantry and preparation area.
• Possess thorough knowledge of sauce stations and recipes.
• Able to work sauté, sauce, grill, cold seafood, pastry, and appetizer station.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Skills

Weights & measures

Knife skills

Kitchen equipment

Health & safety

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

As a Lead Cook, you will be responsible for the operations of assigned stations.

Job Description

As a Lead Cook, you will be responsible for the operations of assigned stations.

Position: Full-time, Hourly

Location: Gold Strike Casino

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the normal operation of the assigned station.
• Follow the recipe accordingly.
• Use proper food handling techniques and follow health & safety standards.
• Notify Room Chef or Sous Chef of problems that arise and how they have been corrected.
• Expedite and coordinate service, produce according to par levels.
• Assist in pantry and preparation area.
• Possess thorough knowledge of sauce stations and recipes.
• Able to work sauté, sauce, grill, cold seafood, pastry, and appetizer station.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience as a Cook in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of knives and knife skills, standard kitchen equipment and supplies, including, but not limited to toasters, refrigerators, coolers, slicers, juicer and beverage machines, Cryovac machines, and small wares.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This role includes frequent standing and bending.
• Constant walking, reaching, balancing, and grasping items in a food preparation area.
• It also includes lifting carrying and pushing up to 50 lbs.
• This is not intended to include every duty or responsibility of the job nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do this job.

This position may require strenuous physical activities and exposure to pipe, cigar, and/or cigarette smoking. An ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays may also be required.