Food Hall Entry Level Cook

2 months ago


Durant, United States Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Full time
Job Description

Job Purpose or Objective(s): The Cook 1 is an entry level position and works under the guidance of the Sous Chef to maintains standards established by the Executive Chef for the preparation and presentation of food in their assigned kitchen. This includes preparation. Tasting, presentation, and sanitation.

Primary Tasks:
  • 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.
Job Requirements:
  • 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 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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