Master Cook (Sovereign)

ilani, Inc.; Ridgefield (WA); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $21/hour

Job summary

ilani seeks a dedicated Line Cook to prepare and deliver high-quality meals as part of a fast-paced culinary team. The role emphasizes guest service, food safety, and strict adherence to menus and presentation standards in a premium dining environment on the Cowlitz Reservation in Ridgefield, WA.

Responsibilities include supervising prep, training staff, ensuring health standards, and minimizing waste. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of line cook

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years’ line cook experience in a high-volume outlet.
• Ability to work nights, holidays and weekends; strong teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Maintain and perpetuate a positive culture according to Spirit of Talín and ilani core values.
• Quick and quality execution of cooking duties.
• Prepare and assign production and prep work for line cooks.
• Assist in ingredient prep, cleaning and portioning as needed.
• Act as intermediary between leadership and front-line employees.
• Assist in daily line checks to monitor quality and health standards.
• Train and mentor line cooks in proper prep and food safety.
• Monitor food waste to control cost of goods.
• Ensure adherence to all standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Line cook experience

multitask

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Pledge for Success:

We are dedicated to hiring outstanding individuals who share in our commitment and passion in serving our guests. Ambition, dedication, attention to detail, and a warm smile are all winning characteristics that lead to the spirit of who we are.

Position Summary:

Prep, prepare and deliver highest quality meals. Work as part of a culinary team in a fast-paced environment where quality and standards exceed guest expectations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Maintains, and perpetuates a positive organizational culture according to the principles of the Spirit of Tâlícn and the Core Values of ilani.
• Quick and quality execution of cooking duties.
• Prepare and assign production and prep work for line cooks.
• Assists as necessary the preparing of ingredients beforehand, cleaning foodstuffs, chopping, slicing, portioning.
• Acts as intermediary between leadership and front-line employees.
• Assist in daily line checks to monitor quality and ensure compliance of heath standards.
• Train and mentor line cooks in proper preparation and food safety techniques
• Monitor food waste to control cost of goods.
• Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes by following menu and presentation standards as directed by the Executive Chef and Room Chef.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety standards.
• Ensure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes by following menu and presentation standards as directed by the Room Chef and Sous Chefs.
• Monitor stock of the kitchen and report to Room Chef or Sous Chef when stock runs low.
• Clean all kitchen equipment before and after use.
• Maintain overall cleanliness of kitchen.
• Cook dishes under the supervision of the Room Chef and Sous Chef.
• Proactively communicate with all kitchen staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED; Recognized Equivalent of a High School Diploma (RED) or Foreign High School Diploma (FHD).
• Two (2) years’ experience as a line cook in a high-volume, multi-million-dollar outlet.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a supportive and enabling team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and proven ability to multitask.
• Expert level knowledge of kitchen tools, utensils, and stations (prep, gill, sauté etc.) required in order to perform the specific tasks.
• Must work well under pressure and possess excellent communication and learning skills.
• Must perform physical activities in a variety of environmental conditions that require moderate to maximum strength including standing, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, repetitive hand and arm motions, and handling of materials.
• Must be able to work a business driven, flexible schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Must possess a valid food service card.
• Must be willing to work in a smoking environment.
• Must be willing to adhere to company health and safety measures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary school certificate preferred.

Work Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Wages:

This role offers a starting wage of $21.00 per hour. Candidates with relevant experience may be placed higher within the established pay range.

Knock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity!

Located on the Cowlitz Reservation in Ridgefield, Washington, ilani, is the Pacific Northwest’s premier gaming, dining, entertainment and meeting destination. With nearly 400,000 total square feet, ilani includes more than 100,000 square feet of gaming space with nearly 3,000 slots and 75 gaming tables; 22 different restaurants, bars and retail outlets; and a 2,500-seat meeting and entertainment venue hosting nationally recognized performances.