Prep Cook

Nisqually Red Wind Casino Job OpportunityBenefits of Working at Nisqually Red Wind Casino Include:FREE Medical/Dental/Vision (Spouse and dependent coverage is also available at low rates and reasonable deductibles)FREE Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident InsuranceFREE Meal during shiftFREE gaming license renewalsFREE uniform dry cleaning services$1 per hour shift differentialPaid Time Off & Paid HolidaysFloating holidays401(K) Retirement Program (match up to 4%)Tuition ReimbursementHealth & Wellbeing ReimbursementsTeam Member Assistance Program (The Team Member Assistance Program (EAP) provides our team members and their eligible dependents with confidential access to short-term, professional counseling and legal services at no additional cost.)Team Member Awards and Incentives (perfect attendance awards and yearly service awards)Flex spending and Dependent care spendingCareer advancement opportunitiesPeriodic Team Member contests and giveawaysTeam Member dining and gift shop discountsPOSITION OBJECTIVE: Prepare foods to allow other Team Members to provide exceptional guest service within the eating establishments of the casino.Our Mission: To enhance continued economic viability and quality of life for the Nisqually Indian Tribe, our Team Members, and the neighboring communitiesOur Vision: Creating incredible experiences.Our Core Values: Integrity, Communication, Accountability, Respect, TeamworkJOB SUMMARY: Responsible for fabricating, cooking, and serving all fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, bean, tubers, and farinaceous products in the kitchen of a foodservice establishment. Identifies, portions, and prepares the vegetable station food items. Other duties include plating and garnishing cooked items, and preparing appropriate garnishes for vegetables and related foods. Responsible for maintaining a sanitary work station.QUALIFICATIONS:Required skills and knowledge:Food handler permitStrong line cooking skills.Two years high volume experience.Ability to take initiative.Current knowledge of occupational safety issues.Excellent interpersonal skills.Possess a positive attitude.Ability to work in a team environment.Must be able to follow instructions and follow food preparation sheets.Pass NRWC pre-employment testing.Ability to work peak business hours.Ability to obtain a Class II Gaming License.Preferred skill and knowledge:Able to work under time constraints to produce food according to established standards.Excellent guest service skills.Ability to learn new concepts quickly.Ability to multi-task.Ability to manage time effectively.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular and continuing basis.Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time and move from area to area in the kitchen.Ability to tolerate a smoke-filled environment.Required to be able to reach with hands and arms.RequirementsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:Comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures.Identify and select fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, beans, tubers, and farinaceous products for cooking.Prepare items for cooking by peeling, paring, coring, portioning, washing, sectioning, zesting, cutting, or scoring.Prepare garnishes for vegetable station items.Cook vegetable items by braising, poaching, simmering, boiling, frying, baking, roasting, stir-frying, blanching, or boiling.Plate vegetable items along with appropriate garnish or sauce.Maintain a sanitary work station.Prepare dough and fabricates pastas.Select and use knives, hand tools, utensils, and equipment to portion, cut, slice, mash, puree, whip, beat, roll, stuff, maintain holding temperature, cook, or otherwise produce food in the vegetable station.Perform other duties as assigned.NATIVE AMERICAN HIRING PREFERENCE