Senior Line Cook & Kitchen Mentor (High-Volume)

Cowlitz Indian Tribe; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowlitz Indian Tribe is seeking a dedicated line cook to join a fast-paced culinary team and help deliver high-quality meals that meet guest expectations. You will work under the Room Chef and Sous Chefs, ensuring consistency with recipes and plating standards in a dynamic environment.

The role requires strong multitasking abilities, reliable attendance, and the capacity to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a line cook in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Expert knowledge of kitchen tools, utensils, and stations (prep, grill, sauté).
• Capable of working under pressure and communicating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Upholds the Spirit of Talìcn and ilani Core Values.
• Executes cooking duties quickly and with quality.
• Delegate production and prep work for line cooks.
• Assist in ingredients prep, cleaning, and portioning.
• Act as liaison between leadership and front-line staff.
• Perform daily line checks for quality and food safety training.
• Monitor food waste and control costs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and stock levels.
• Communicate proactively with kitchen staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Line cook experience

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Kitchen tools knowledge

Work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Cowlitz Indian Tribe is seeking a dedicated line cook to join a fast-paced culinary team and help deliver high-quality meals that meet guest expectations. You will work under the Room Chef and Sous Chefs, ensuring consistency with recipes and plating standards in a dynamic environment.

The role requires strong multitasking abilities, reliable attendance, and the capacity to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.