Culinary Cook

Join our team as a Culinary Cook at the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel!

Are you ready to take on a dynamic and rewarding role Were looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as a Culinary Cook.

SUMMARY

Responsible for following set recipes and menu specifications. Always placing customers and safe food handling first. May work in any food venue depending on business needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh.
• Following recipes including measuring weighing and mixing ingredients.
• Bake grill steam and boil meats vegetables fish poultry and other foods.
• Present garnish and arrange final dishes.
• Occasionally serve food.
• Maintains a positive restaurant culture.
• Follows company safety and security policies and procedures. Reports accidents injuries and unsafe conditions.
• Execute opening and closing procedures.
• Monitor station inventory levels.
• Accommodate guests special requests.
• When needed may assist with inventory ordering putting freight way and/or cleaning.
• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods quantities styles according to the menu and demand of the business.
• Uses and or learns proper knife skills cooking techniques cooking methods and terminology.
• Maintains and communicates with Chefs and Managers regarding the foods/products needed to ensure safe par levels and proper stock levels.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean organized and sanitized work area all while following all state tribal and federal health/food safety regulations and codes.
• Responsible for making sure that all areas of their assigned venue/outlet/kitchen are taken care of and all assigned duties are completed.
• Responsible for all food/storage areas (refrigeration freezer and dry storage) are kept clean organized labeled and dated.
• Responsible for all equipment tools floors workstations and food prep areas are kept clean and organized as well as free from all clutter trash and non-approved items.
• Responsible for fulfilling kitchen record keeping and administrative requirements including food inventories and invoicing of food products.
• Follows company safety and security policies. Reports accidents injuries and unsafe conditions.
• Maintains constant awareness of services promotions and events offered by Shoshone1Bannock Casino Hotel and informs guests.
• Recognize guest dissatisfaction and attempts to remedy the situation.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes all tasks.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Must comply complete and maintain all assigned online training programs before due dates.
• MUST MAINTAIN STRICT CONFIDENTIALITY OF ALL INFORMATION PROCESSED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT INCLUDING RECORDS REPORTS DOCUMENTS CONVERSATIONS ETC. A breach of confidentiality will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination from employment.
• Responsible for practicing safe work habits in the performance of the job.
• Duties and responsibilities will include other activities and areas as needed to carry out position functions.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Knowledge of safety procedures including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which foods must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedural manuals.
• Detail orientated.
• Ability to certify kitchen equipment pass series of training tests and knife skills at applicable level and ability to receive Food Handlers Certification Card within the 90-day introductory period or a combination of experience training or education.
• Proven experience as a cook.
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Must be able to work independently and dependently as a member of a team.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedural manuals.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Have a working knowledge/experience of professional kitchen equipment and food products.
• Ability to work in a high-stress fast-paced environment.
• Accountability for dishes prepared measuring up to the expectations of management and customers.
• Ability to stand in place for hours at a time handle extreme heat and work shifts.
• Communication skills.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

(G6/S1-3 DOE)

• No High School diploma or GED.
• Little to no experience.

(G7-G8/ S1-3 DOE)

• A high school diploma or GED required;
• one (1) year or more as a basic cook;
• or an equivalent combination of training certification or experience.

(G9/ S1-3 DOE)

• AA Culinary Arts Degree certification or similar field required;
• Four (4) years or more in related food and beverage service and food preparation positions;
• or an equivalent combination of education certification experience or training.

(G10/ S1-3 DOE)

• Bachelors degree in Hospitality Culinary Arts or Business Management or related field required;
• Seven (7) years or more of professional kitchen or similar experience;
• or an equivalent combination of education certification training or experience.

CERTIFICATES LICENSE AND REGISTRATIONS

• Must be able to submit supporting documents of education and training (High School Diploma GED Degree and Certificates). if applicable.
• Must be able to pass a complete background investigation.
• Must be able to pass a drug/alcohol screening.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers certification within 90 days of employment.
• No drivers license is required but preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGE SKILLS

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables. Must be able to communicate effectively in person while on the phone while using intercom/microphone and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of the position the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is also regularly required to stand on a hard surface for long periods of time (minimum 6-10 hours) walk sit and use hands and fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and to sit climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This job operates in a public work environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of the position the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes tobacco smoke or airborne particles.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. When on the casino floor the noise level increases too loud.
• This position is held to a high degree of confidentiality and will adhere to P.L. 93-579522 (a) and the Policy and Procedures of the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel.

Discover Amazing Benefits at Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel!
At Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel we believe in taking care of our team members. Check out the fantastic benefits youll enjoy when you join our family:

Paid Leave and Holidays:

• Generous PTO and vacation days to recharge and relax.
• Ceremonial leave to celebrate important cultural events.
• Various holidays off to spend time with family and friends.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Health Insurance: Medical Dental Vision and Prescription coverage to keep you healthy.
• Basic Life/AD&D/Dependent Life: Protect yourself and your loved ones.
• Telemedicine: Access healthcare professionals from the comfort of your home.
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability: Support when you need it most.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP): Get help with personal and professional challenges.
• Supplemental Products: Enhance your coverage with options like Flexible Spending Account Hospital Indemnity Critical Illness Accident Identity Theft Protection and Whole Life with Long Term Care.
• Retirement Plans: Secure your future with 401K and ROTH plans.

Enrollment Information:

• Open Enrollment: Enroll in benefits once yearly during open enrollment.
• Eligibility: All permanent full-time employees (30 hours per week) who have completed their probationary period are eligible to enroll.

Ready to make a difference in our team and enjoy these amazing benefits Apply now and become a part of our team at Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel!

Please fill out the attached application and send it to Josephine Tuell at

If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Josephine at ext. 3041.