Management reserves the right to change the essential duties of this position description from time to time as necessary.

Position Overview:

Works in a fast-paced environment, where workflow may be interrupted throughout the course of the day without warning, requiring the team member to adapt. This position will learn entire kitchen operation. Will follow all food safety guidelines set forth by regulatory agency and follow Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel Casino policy, etc.

This position ensures the confidentiality, security and accuracy of guest’s records, and promotes positive guest and team member relations. Regular attendance is required, and on occasion, later hours or weekend time may be required with project deadlines and a neat well-groomed professional appearance is essential at all times.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

• Checks daily forecast for functions for that day and evening and for the following days.
• Responsible for setting up and breaking down various cook’s stations and filling the supply requisitions for them.
• All food products (hot and cold) are full, clean and garnished at all times.
• Must know and understand, and eventually perform all tasks carried out in the kitchen.
• When using electrical equipment, after use make sure the equipment is ready for use to accomplish next task.
• Make sure station is cleaned and properly stocked for on-coming shift.
• All stock is properly dated and rotated.
• Is current on facility Disaster Plan and acts accordingly.
• Works safely and efficiently, utilizing safe equipment, techniques, and use necessary PPE (personal protection equipment) when provided.
• Responsible for maintaining high quality of products that the position is responsible for.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

A High School Diploma or GED is required for this position.

Skill, Knowledge And Experience Requirements:

A minimum of one (1) year of culinary experience in a high volume kitchen is required. Must have basic knife handling skills, and experience with a variety of cooking techniques.

Must know State and County sanitation procedures and will be required to possess current Washington State Food Handlers Permit, ServeSafe Permit preferred. A pleasant personality, team oriented and enjoys working with in a fast-paced environment. Will comply with all Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel Policies and Procedures, daily memorandums, chemical labels, and other instructions.

Must be a minimum of 18 years old and have the ability to obtain and retain a Washington State Class II Gaming License; successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

This position requires footwear with non-skid, slip resistant soles that will enable the team member to navigate a kitchen environment safely on floor surfaces commonly found in restaurants (i.e. smooth, wet and greasy restaurant quarry tile).

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle; feel; or grip objects, stretch and/or reach with hands and arms; stoop; crouch or work in cramped or awkward positions; repetitive motions. This person may regularly lift and/or move up to 75+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus.

Environment:

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of the position.

Primarily indoors and may be exposed to heavy smoke and fluctuations in temperature while in and around the Casino and/or Hotel. May be exposed to continuous exposure to water, heat, and may from time-to-time exposed to noise from slot machines, customers, music and public announcement system, as is common in a Casino and/or Hotel environment. Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel operates in a 24/7 environment.

• Regular attendance is required.
• Opportunity for overtime during project deadlines.
• Professional development in kitchen operations.

• A minimum of one (1) year of culinary experience in a high volume kitchen.
• Basic knife handling skills.
• Experience with a variety of cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of State and County sanitation procedures.
• Current Washington State Food Handlers Permit.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented attitude.