Lead Cook - Tradewinds Buffet

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*Pay rate*

$23.50 an hour

* Hourly shift differential for swing and grave shifts *

$2.00 an hour additional for swing shift

$2.00 an hour additional for grave shift

SUMMARY: To assist the Sous Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.

• Ensure food quality including presentation, portioning, timeliness and consistency
• Assist with interviewing, training and scheduling cooks
• Follow procedures for food storage, rotation, spoilage, sanitation, and prevention of cross-contamination including items are properly marked and stored
• Follow recipes, times and temperatures in order to produce high quality and consistent products
• Demonstrate knowledge of menu items and execute standards
• Maintain a safe, organized and clean work area and conform to Indian Health Service standards
  
  

Required

IDEAL CANDIDATES HAVE:

• 3 years quantity or buffet-style cooking experience
• Previous knowledge of kitchen design and experience with the operation of grills, roast-and-hold ovens, conventional and convection ovens, fryers, etc.
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• High level organizational skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to learn proper equipment usage
  
  

Preferred

• Previous lead / supervisory experience
  
  

~ Four reasons why our Team Members have chosen to stick around for 20 years! ~

• The People – amazing to work with and to take care of.
• The Benefits – affordable health coverage, no cost on-site clinic, 401(k) and match and so much more.
• The Career – well-paying opportunities to develop and grow with or without a degree.
• The Little Things – Length of Service Award, Team Member of the Month (WAVE of Excellence) Program, random free meals & ice cream, Holiday food vouchers, Team Member parties, discounts on fuel at Dakota Station, discounts throughout the property and more!