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Nooksack Northwood Casino; Lynden (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nooksack Northwood Casino in Lynden, WA is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member responsible for daily food production in a fast-paced setting. You will follow recipes and menus precisely while maintaining quality and pace throughout service.

The role requires a valid Non-Gaming Nooksack Tribal Gaming Agency license and a WA Food Workers Card within 14 days, plus you must be 18+. Strong knife skills and a customer‑service mindset are essential as you work nights, weekends, and holidays in a

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a valid Non-Gaming Nooksack Tribal Gaming Agency License.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Food Workers Card within 14 days of initial employment.
• Proper knife handling and knife skills as applied to job duties.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Promotes customer service as a priority.
• Prepares and produces items needed in daily production of food in the kitchen, paying special attention to food safety.
• Maintains proper rotation of product following the first in, first out policy.

Skills

General kitchen operations

Food safety knowledge

Knife handling

Customer service

Ability to work fast-paced

Tools

Knives

Mixers

Ovens

Grills

Job description

PURPOSE OF POSITIONAccountable for daily preparation of food items needed for food production in the kitchen. Works at expected pace while accurately following all menu and recipe specifications.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSReports Directly to: Lead Cook, Sous ChefSupervises Directly: N/AOther Important Contacts: General Manager, Human Resources, Tribal Gaming Agents, Casino Supervisors and Managers, and casino guests.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPromotes customer service as a priority.Prepares and produces items needed in daily production of food in the kitchen, paying special attention to food safety.Maintains proper rotation of product following the first in, first out policy.Complies with company and department policies and procedures while practicing positive customer and employee relations.Provides accurate and timely documentation and reporting of department activities and status as requested.Maintains a professional and neat appearance of work area.Maintains a professional and neat appearance and represents the company in a positive manner.Maintains confidentiality of company and player information.Such other job related duties as may be assigned by instruction from management.QUALIFICATIONSRequired:Obtain and maintain a valid Non-Gaming Nooksack Tribal Gaming Agency License.Obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Food Workers Card or an Indian Health Services Food Training Card within 14 days of initial employment.Proper knife handling and knife skills as applied to job duties and responsibilities.Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.WORKING CONDITIONSWorks in noisy, hot and sometimes cramped workspace.Fast paced and demanding as business levels require.Routinely uses commercial kitchen equipment such as knives, mixers, ovens, grills, etc.May work in loud, crowded, and cigarette smoke-filled casino environment.Works various shifts and days including nights, weekends, and holidays.PHYSICAL DEMANDSStands or walks for extensive periods of time.Lifts and carries objects up to 50 lbs.Routinely makes repetitive motions.May work long or irregular hours.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of general kitchen operation.Knowledge of proper rotation of foods and food safety.Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures.Excellent customer service skills.Skill in proper cooking techniques and knife handling.Skill in hand/finger dexterity.Ability to work in sometimes difficult and fast paced work environment.Ability to change plans often and as a moments notice.Ability to react calmly and effectively in demanding situations.PLEASE NOTEThis list of duties and responsibilities, requirements and licenses is not meant to be exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise the position description and to require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the position change.Should an applicant or employee request special consideration for any particular reason, such as reasonable accommodation for a disability; the Supervisor or Manager should contact the head of Human Resources. At this time, the Supervisor or Manager should be able to describe, in detail, to the head of Human Resources, the Essential functions of the job involved in the request.Supervisors and Managers are legally considered agents of the company and as such are responsible to act in a manner that best represents the interests of the Nooksack Northwood Casino and its employees. They are personally accountable for their words and actions to outside agencies.Supervisors and Managers are required to work within the established philosophies and guidelines of the Nooksack Northwood Casino and have the responsibility to meet the expectations of senior management.