TMDR - TMDR Cook I

Northern Quest; Airway Heights (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Airway Heights, WA, seeks a dedicated kitchen team member to prepare, season, cook, and present a variety of dishes while upholding high standards of quality, safety, and guest service. The role supports kitchen operations by following recipes, food safety requirements, and Kalispel Hospitality values.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (preferred), ability to obtain Tribal Work Permit, Washington State Food Handler Permit within 14 days, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Tribal Work Permit.
• Washington State Food Handler Permit required within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• Hepatitis A and B vaccinations required.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules as business needs require.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of any required background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, cooks, and presents food items according to established recipes and specifications.
• Maintains food quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Adheres to all food safety, sanitation, and FDA guidelines, including HACCP standards.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
• Provides exceptional service to internal and external guests.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary of Functions

Prepares, seasons, cooks, and presents a variety of food items including soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, specialty dishes, and other menu offerings while maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, safety, and guest service. Supports kitchen operations by following recipes, food safety requirements, and departmental standards to deliver exceptional dining experiences consistent with Kalispel Hospitality values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with Kalispel Tribe of Indians Internal Controls and Northern Quest Resort & Casino policies and procedures.
• Prepares, seasons, cooks, and presents food items according to established recipes and specifications.
• Utilizes a variety of cooking techniques and methods appropriate to menu items.
• Assists culinary leadership with the preparation of specialty dishes and menu offerings.
• Maintains food quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Rotates food products appropriately to ensure freshness and quality.
• Adheres to all food safety, sanitation, and FDA guidelines, including HACCP standards.
• Performs quality control inspections before, during, and after food production.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
• Identifies opportunities for operational improvements and efficiency within kitchen operations.
• Assists with inventory management and proper handling of food products.
• Provides exceptional service to internal and external guests.
• Maintains professional working relationships with team members and leadership.
• Available to work varying schedules based on business needs.
• May be required to serve as a panelist for Internal Review Hearings.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by culinary leadership.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

Other Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tribal Work Permit.
• Washington State Food Handler Permit required within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• Hepatitis A and B vaccinations required.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules as business needs require.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of any required background investigation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable law.

• Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Frequent verbal communication and active listening required.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for food preparation and kitchen equipment operation.
• Frequent repetitive movement involving wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Frequent walking and movement throughout kitchen and food service areas.
• Occasional standing or sitting for extended periods.
• Occasional use of stairs or ramps.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of food products, equipment, and supplies.
• Occasional bending, stooping, and crouching.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable law.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee may occasionally be exposed to tobacco smoke, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, wet conditions, and fluctuating temperatures. Work is performed primarily indoors in a commercial kitchen environment with moderate noise levels and frequent exposure to heat from cooking equipment.

Travel Requirements

Local travel is occasionally required. Travel outside of the state is infrequently required. Typical travel time is generally less than a week.

Hiring Preference

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Spouses of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants.

General Sign-off & Disclaimers

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.

At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.

Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment.

Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

The duties and responsibilities described in this job description are intended to represent the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

Responsibilities may be modified, expanded, or reassigned based on business needs, organizational changes, regulatory requirements, or direction from leadership.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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