Lead Line Cook - High-Volume Casino Kitchen

Chinook Winds Casino Resort; Lincoln City (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, Oregon, seeks an experienced Line Cook with supervisory duties to oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards. You will manage line cooks, monitor food preparation, assist the Restaurant Chef, train staff, and help control costs while maintaining guest service excellence in a bustling casino setting.

Requirements include a HS diploma (or GED), culinary certificate preferred, 3 years line cook experience, 1

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Culinary certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Three years experience in high volume kitchen operation as a Line Cook.
• One year supervisory experience preferred; casino experience preferred.
• Must obtain a Siletz Tribal Gaming License.
• Must have a Food Handlers Card before start date.
• Knowledge and experience with all facets of line operations including pantry, broiler, fryer, and sauté.

Responsibilities

• Manages the kitchen line operations for assigned shift.
• Monitors F&B preparation and presentation, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, and kitchen inventories to ensure cost controls, quality, and compliance with department standards and procedures.
• Assists Restaurant Chef with managing employees to ensure professional standards of behavior, work standards, productivity, practices, and customer care are enforced.
• Maintains effective communication within the team and attends meetings and training sessions.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of food preparation.
• Plans or participates in planning menus, prepares foods, and utilizes food surpluses and leftovers.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the restaurant's policies and procedures.
• Seasons and cooks food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Observes and tests foods to determine if they are cooked sufficiently, using tasting, smelling, or piercing methods.
• Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment using kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portions, arranges, garnishes, and serves food to Front of House team.
• Inspects food preparation and serving areas to ensure safe, sanitary handling practices.
• Turns or stirs foods to ensure even cooking.
• Regulates temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Carves and trims meats for hot/cold service or sandwiches.
• Recommends measures for improving work procedures and worker performance to increase service quality and safety.
• Participates in cost control reporting and budgeting processes.
• Contributes to goals, programs, budgets, policies and procedures; supports teamwork.
• Trains employees in designated areas and monitors progress.
• Completes, monitors, and develops staff through evaluation and development plans.
• Identifies and reports irregular, unsafe or hazardous conditions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer Oriented

Team Oriented

Detail Oriented

Communication Skills

Management Skills

Decision Making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary certificate or equivalent preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, Oregon, seeks an experienced Line Cook with supervisory duties to oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards. You will manage line cooks, monitor food preparation, assist the Restaurant Chef, train staff, and help control costs while maintaining guest service excellence in a bustling casino setting.

Requirements include a HS diploma (or GED), culinary certificate preferred, 3 years line cook experience, 1