Lead Cook, Collective Kitchens FT

Cherokee Nation Businesses; Mississippi; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Businesses is hiring a Lead Cook for Gold Strike Casino in Mississippi. This full-time, hourly position requires managing operations of assigned stations and collaborating with the Room Chef and Sous Chef to ensure smooth service.

The role demands experience in a fast-paced kitchen, adherence to recipes, and strong knowledge of health and safety standards. Weekend and holiday shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience as a cook in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate the assigned station in the normal operation of the kitchen.
• Follow recipes and adhere to portion controls.
• Maintain proper food handling techniques and safety standards.
• Notify Chef or Sous Chef of issues and corrections.
• Expedite and coordinate service according to par levels.
• Assist in pantry and preparation areas.
• Possess knowledge of sauce stations and recipes; work sauté, sauce, grill, cold seafood, pastry, and appetizers.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Knife skills

Health & safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.