Prep and Line Cook - The Chickasaw Nation : Job Details

We are currently looking for a Full Time Prep and Line Cook to join our Hub Operations team located at the Carl Albert Service Center working 6:00AM-2:30PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.Summary:Assist with day to day preparation, plating and serving of food at the Hub Café. Ensures quality and accuracy of meals, snacks or products being distributed to customers.Responsibilities:* Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner- Partners with internal and external services as needed to ensure appropriate referral is made- Greets and engages with a smile- Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types- Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment- Maintains and promotes professionalism- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards* Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.* Cleans assigned area- Cleans and sweeps floors- Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms- May empty ash trays- Disposes of trash- May clean exterior areas such as parking lots and sidewalks- Aligns seats close to machines in gaming areas* Uses safe and sanitary work practices when cleaning facilities and using cleaning chemicals* Assists in preparation of orders for food and food service products for cost effectiveness and efficiency of operation* Ensures appropriate temperature, labeling and storage of food and food products to avoid contamination and ensure quality* Prepares nutritious and attractive meals ensuring special nutritional needs are met* Assists in maintaining proper records including food purchase forms, menu planning guides, meal counts, and freezer/refrigerator logs* Maintains proper sanitation and safety practices* Ensures cleanliness, maintenance, safety and sanitation of kitchen and or other assigned areas and reports all necessary problems immediately* Cooks, prepares, assembles and plates all food in a tasteful and timely manner * Educates on menu, dietary options and healthier options and answers any questions* Works with Catering Team to execute catering needs* Confidently opens and closes a kitchen and front of house production line* Monitors ongoing quality through tasting, smelling, and observing food to ensure consistency with recipes and appearance standards* Ability to prepare food for service including but not limited to chopping vegetables, preparing sauces, cutting fruit, preparing meats and stocking inventory appropriately* Presents new recipes to leadership based on industry trends, holiday options, and dietary restrictions* Prepares weekly reports* Prepares monthly reports* Prepares quarterly reports* Performs all other duties as assignedCompetencies:Essential:* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral * Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements* Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters* Focus on a single task for pro-longed periods of time* Must be detail-oriented* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines* Knowledge of the methods and practices used in food preparation, serving and storage* Organizes work and assigned area logically and orderly* Define problems, collect data and establish facts* Works well within a team* Organizational and time-management* Ability to plan, organize and follow through on assignments* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management* Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management* Keeps written recordsSkills:Essential:* Must be able to operate various kitchen equipmentExperience:Essential:* No prior experience requiredEducation:Essential:* High School, GED or EquivalentCredentials:Essential:* Pass general background check* Standard Driver's LicenseWorking Conditions:Essential:* Customer service* Fast-paced* Food service* Kitchen* Organized* Structured* Team-oriented* Various kitchen equipment* Subject to kitchen hazards such as burns, knives, slippery floors etc.* Communications written, verbal* Communication with groups* Interacts with young children* High pressure* Effective work relationships inside and outside organization* Interruptions* Interacts with clinical, support, technical, professional or management staff in a variety of settings and situations* Pass pre-employment drug test* Gloves* Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach* Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp* Manual dexterity* Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs* Moderately strenuous work* Able to smell and distinquish food flavor quality* Standing up to 75% of shift* Able to taste and distinquish food flavor quality* Walking up to 75% of shift* May work day shift