Line Cook: Fast-Paced Prep for High-Quality Dishes

800_ilani Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Authority; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

ilani is seeking a prep cook to join its culinary team in Ridgefield, WA, delivering high-quality meals in a fast-paced setting. You will support the kitchen, prep ingredients, maintain cleanliness, and assist chefs to ensure guest satisfaction.

The role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. A valid food handler license and willingness to work in a smoking environment are preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster a supportive team environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask under pressure.
• Knowledge of kitchen tools and utensils required to perform tasks.
• Works well under pressure and learns quickly.
• Excellent communication skills—clear, concise, polite messages.
• Great endurance as prep cook work involves standing and lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Valid food handler's license.
• Willing to work in a smoking environment and follow safety rules.
• Willing to adhere to health and safety measures.

Responsibilities

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Maintains a positive organizational culture aligned with Spirit of talin and ilani values.
• Demonstrates collaborative, respectful behaviors.
• Executes cooking duties quickly and with quality.
• Prepares kitchen for chefs' arrival.
• Assists with ingredient prep, cleaning, chopping, slicing, and portioning.
• Monitors kitchen stock and reports low supplies.
• Cleans kitchen equipment and maintains cleanliness.
• Cooks dishes under chef supervision.
• Coordinates with other kitchen staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Kitchen tools

Work under pressure

Communication skills

Endurance

Food handler

Smoking environment

Health & safety

Education

Culinary school certificate

Line cook experience (1 year)

Job description

ilani is seeking a prep cook to join its culinary team in Ridgefield, WA, delivering high-quality meals in a fast-paced setting. You will support the kitchen, prep ingredients, maintain cleanliness, and assist chefs to ensure guest satisfaction.

The role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. A valid food handler license and willingness to work in a smoking environment are preferred.