Cook

As a Cook at Salish Cliffs Grille, you play a vital role in preparing and cooking meals for our guests and employees in a high-volume culinary environment. Your dedication to ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and adherence to food safety standards contributes to our reputation as the best place to work for our team members. Learn more about Salish Cliffs Grille at:  https://salishcliffs.com/salish-cliffs-grille/

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and cook meals in a high-volume environment, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
• Follow established recipes and presentation specifications, as set by the executive chef or kitchen management.
• Cook food in quantities according to the menu and the number of people to be served.
• Monitor all aspects of food service in the assigned area to ensure quality, sanitary preparation, and presentation.
• Correctly work all stations in the outlet with flexibility to assess and rotate within those areas to assist the team in keeping up with business demands.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment, handling and storing food in compliance with food safety requirements.
• Safely and efficiently operate various kitchen equipment.
• Manage time effectively to meet service, preparation, and cleaning expectations.
• Assist in the development of menu items and daily specials.
• Collaborate closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations and exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Assist in keeping freezers, walk-ins, and other storage areas in proper cleanliness and order; maintain proper rotation.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitized workstation.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including health and safety standards.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating activities to effect operational efficiency and economy.
• Assist in developing food lists and ensure sufficient items are ordered weekly.
• Assist in menu planning, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.
• Assist in ordering supplies and keeping records and accounts.
• Assist in training and developing staff on techniques, equipment, recipes, preparation methods, and presentation.
• Consult with the Executive Chef and/or Kitchen Manager on daily operations, recipes, staff, menu, preparation, and presentation of food.
• Inspect and taste prepared foods to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations.
• May be required to bake bread and pastries.
• Order supplies and keep records and accounts.
• Plan menu, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A culinary arts degree from an accredited school is preferred. 
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a high-volume line cooking or production cooking in a full-service dining establishment or food service establishment with an emphasis on specialty cuisine menu production is preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background check to obtain gaming license. 
• Current Washington State Food worker card. 

Part Time Benefits

FSA – Medical & Dependent Care

Employee Assistance Program

AFLAC

Free Meals while on Shift

Community Vendor Discounts

Training and Career Development Programs

Employee Discounts across Property

You can play 18 holes of golf for $50

You can play 9 holes of golf for $30

15% discount at the Pro Shop

25% discount at the Spa

15% discount at all restaurants

50% off childcare at the Squaxin Island Childcare Center 6 wks-5 years ($500-month infant care)

LCCR will pay for your gaming license! 

Plus More!!!

To learn more about working at Little Creek Casino Resort, visit: https://littlecreek.com/careers/

LITTLE CREEK CASINO RESORT VISION AND MISSION EXPECTATIONS:

Little Creek Casino Resort Team Members display their best performance with professional and energetic behavior to promote us as the friendliest casino to our distinguished guests and the best place to work with quality jobs in the region to our team members.

Little Creek Casino Resort is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.