Cook II - Part Time

Job Description

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

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

Rate of Pay: $16.96-$19.08

• 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 SARC 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.

• No Driver’s License Required.
• Two years of cooking experience; one year employment as a Cook I with the Black Bear Casino Resort; or a combination of employment and 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.

• 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…