Job DescriptionCook 1 - Entry LevelLocation: Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant Department: Culinary What you'll do at Choctaw Casino & Resort
- Prep ingredients by washing, chopping, slicing, and peeling fruits and vegetables.
- Cook food using various methods-baking, broiling, frying, steaming, braising, and boiling-to ensure it's flavorful, visually appealing, and properly garnished.
- Follow standardized recipes to prepare fresh, high-quality meals for guests.
- Help minimize food waste by following portion guidelines and proper prep levels.
- Store, label, and rotate food following Choctaw Nation food safety standards.
- Maintain proper temperatures for serving and storing food items.
- Keep workstations clean, organized, and safe while following sanitation protocols.
- Support the culinary team with setup, service, and cleanup duties.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.
You'll bring the flavor if you have:
- Ability to speak, read, and write in English
- Current Food Safety Certification
- At least 6 months of culinary experience or relevant culinary education
- A passion for food prep and willingness to learn from culinary leaders
Even better if you bring these to the table:
- Previous kitchen experience in a resort, casino, or fast-paced restaurant
- A strong sense of teamwork and reliability in a high-volume environment
Responsibilities You will prepare multiple ingredients to be cooked to include washing, chopping, slicing, and peeling of fruits and vegetables. Cook food to include: baking, broiling, frying, steaming, braising, and boiling; provide meals that are cooked, tasty and visually appealing; taste foods before serving and provides garnishes for food plates. Provide high quality, fresh food to guests using standardized recipes and methods of preparation. Control the level of waste by proper production levels and converted portion guidelines. You will store and label prepared and open food following the Choctaw Nation food safety guidelines Practice proper food storage and follow suitable food serving temperatures. Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized work environment by practicing proper housekeeping procedure cleaning while working. Provide help with set-up, service, and clean-up of food production. Rotate stock to ensure usage and disposal occur before the expiration date. Perform other responsibilities may be assigned. Qualifications Speak, read, and write English Food Safety Certification Six (6) months of culinary experience required or an equivalent combination of culinary education and experience About Us
About the Choctaw Nation The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture, is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.
Benefits - Free gym membership
- Free access to employee health clinic
- Free lunch for casino & resort associates
- Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
- Pet insurance
- Paid vacation / sick time
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- 401(K) with company match
- College tuition reimbursement
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
- Employee assistance program
- Employee prescription program
- CNO Paid Life Insurance
- Teladoc
- On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
- On Site Mammogram Services
- Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
- Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
- Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
- Maternity Care Program
- (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)
CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 Employer of Choice competitions: - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
- Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
- Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.
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