Cook II

Job Description

Division/Department: Black Bear Casino Resort - Food and Beverage

Location: Black Bear Casino Resort - Onsite

Reports To: Sous Chef/ Cook III

Probationary Period: 90 days - Full time; 120 days - Part time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)

Classification: Class C Gaming Licensure

Driver's License: Level 0 - No Driver's License required.

Rate of Pay : $16.96 - $19.08 per hour

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks soups, meats, vegetables, and other foodstuff for consumption in buffet and banquets.
• Keeps the buffet clean and free of food debris.
• Assists with replenishing the food on the buffet.
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and tenderizers, to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, casseroles, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking, according to casino guidelines.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to determine that it is cooked.
• Carves meats, portions food in hotel pans for service in the buffet.
• Washes, peels, cuts and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them prior to cooking.
• Observes guests and responds to any additional requests.
• Monitors hot and cold food temperatures through the shift.
• Carries out tasks assigned by the Sous chefs in a timely manner.
• Helps keep the working station and the kitchen clean.
• Department uniform is required and provided to the employee, which must be worn during scheduled work hours unless prior arrangements have been made with management.
• Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
• Must attend all required Title 31 and/or SAR trainings.
• Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees, band members and/or clients.
• Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
• Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
• Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• No Driver's License Required.
• Two years of cooking experience is required.
• Must have good knife skills and be able to work under pressure.
• Food handler's certification is required; if not certified at the time of hire; employee must become certified within 3 months of hire, employment is contingent upon certification.
• Knowledge of cleanliness and sanitation standards for food serving is required.
• Knowledge of personal cleanliness standards and ability to conform to good hygienic practices is required.
• Strong customer service skills are required.
• Ability to follow directions received by supervisors.
• Operations consist of shift work; seven days a week and on holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
• Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation's Personnel Policies.
• Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

• Sedentary work with walking and standing required.
• Subject to inside environmental conditions, including work in a smoking environment.
• All employees shall thoroughly wash hands and arms with soap and water before starting work and wash hands during work hours as often as may be required to remove soil and contamination as well as after visiting the washroom.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds is required.
• Bending and stooping is required.
• Prolonged walking and standing are required.

About Us

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Nagaajiwanaang (Where the water stops), is one of the six Bands of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and a proud sovereign Ojibwe nation. We strive to be a diverse, supportive, and inclusive workforce that employs Fond du Lac Band members, native peoples, and those from our surrounding communities.


As one of Carlton County's largest employers, the Fond du Lac Band is dedicated to elevating the community through a broad spectrum of programs and enterprises including our gaming facilities, tribal government, health services, and education that promotes our language, culture, and the preservation of our natural resources.


The Fond du Lac Band is an employer that cultivates the growth of our employees and our programs; a place where you can develop your skills and gain experience that will positively impact the lives of those who call the Fond du Lac Band home. Our hiring practices follow tribal employment rights outlined in Fond du Lac Ordinance #12/94 (TERO).


Join the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in our mission to preserve and promote our community while contributing to its vibrant future.