KGCC Lead Line Cook

Hiring Preference: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Spouses of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Kalispel Hospitality
It is our expectation that anyone who works for the Kalispel Tribe of Indians lives by and operates out of the following behaviors and beliefs:

CORE PURPOSE
We Make People Feel Special. Deliver Kalispel hospitality, find a path to YES, and provide a warm smile and greeting.

CORE VALUES
We Take Pride In Everything We Do. Proudly represent the Kalispel Tribe, anticipate guest needs, and take ownership and put others first.
Everyone is Welcome Here. Respect and honor all guests, use sincere “thank you” and “goodbye,” and use guest name whenever possible.
We Choose Excellence Every Day. Help each other achieve greatness, be genuine, attentive, and flexible, and know the property and amenities.

Summary of Functions

As Lead Line Cook, you will work closely with our Chef and Sous Chef to ensure that each dish reflects the quality and creativity our guests expect. This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, has a strong culinary foundation, and enjoys leading by example. Prepares and plates dishes according to menu specifications. Duties include preparing food and maintaining sanitation standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Washington State Regulations and Kalispel Golf & Country Club (KGCC) Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring health and sanitation standards.
• Assists with daily, weekly, and month end inventory.
• Assists with orderings and receiving inventory and product.
• Maintains high standards of quality and appearance for all food prepared and served.
• Performs quality control checks before, during, and after production to ensure highest quality at all times.
• Maintains exemplary attendance and work standards as a role model for culinary team members.
• Prepares ingredients ahead of schedule according to the prep sheet.
• Ensure the preparation station and line is set up and stocked.
• Prepares components of each dish on the menu by chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and preparing sauces.
• Cooks and assemble dishes as indicated by recipes and specifications.
• Cook food items by grilling, frying, sautéing and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
• Perform portion control and minimize waste to keep cost within forecasted range.
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner by restocking ingredients at workstation and meeting prep times to ensure smooth delivery.
• Set up and clean station according to restaurant protocol.
• Ensure quality and freshness of ingredients and products.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Sous-Chef or Head Chef.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment, including kitchen equipment, tables and shelves at all times.
• Comply with applicable sanitary, health, and personal hygiene standards.
• Follows all food safety, sanitation, guidelines set forth by the FDA.
• Available to work any changes in hours deemed necessary for business levels.
• Responsible for maintaining a consistent, regular good attendance record.
• May be required to be a panelist for the Internal Review Hearings.
• This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be instructed by management to perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education

• Preferred High School Diploma/GED.

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience cooking in a restaurant, hotel, or resort
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment preferred

Skills

• Skill in identifying and resolving problems under pressure conditions.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts related to food.
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
• Good understanding of ingredients, recipes, kitchen safety and hygiene.
• Passionate about culinary arts and creative cooking.
• Understanding of cooking methods and procedures, and knife handling skills.
• Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and follow cooking directions.
• Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be organized and self-motivated.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and the public.
• Skill in effectively, communicating information through verbal and written correspondence.
• Employment is contingent upon a favorable outcome of a background investigation.

Other Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tribal Work Permit.
• Washington State Food Handler Permit within 14 days of start date.
• Hepatitis A vaccination.
• Available and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 80+ pounds.
• Constantly requires the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discrimination in sound.
• Constantly requires verbally expressing or exchanging ideas of important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Constantly requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
• Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.
• Occasionally requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time.
• Occasionally requires ascending or descending stairs or ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Occasionally requires raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally.
• Occasionally requires stooping which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Infrequently requires crouching.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.