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7 Cedars Resort Cook II - Cedars at Dungeness in Sequim, Washington
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Cedars at Dungeness is looking for a skilled and motivated Cook II to join our culinary team. If you take pride in creating high-quality dishes, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and enjoy contributing to an exceptional dining experience, this is a great opportunity to grow your craft in a supportive, team-focused environment. Responsible for the preparation of all aspects of food production, presentation, and service, following procedures, schedules, and assignments precisely.
*Native American hiring preference for qualified candidates.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Cook in bulk while minimizing waste, following prep lists & directions from Supervisors
- Weigh, measure, mix ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment; season & cook food according to recipes
- Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and deep fryers
- Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity
- Maintain proper stock and prep for day and next shift
- Properly wrap, date, and store leftover food as needed
- Prepare raw products or prepared food items properly
- Serve prepared food items in a timely fashion
- Ability to read, use and create recipes and creative nightly specials
- Understand all recipes, proper portion control & consistent plate presentation according to our quality standards & authorized recipes (refer to menu, Kitchen notebooks with pictures if necessary)
- Maintain a clean workstation; maintain a well-stocked workstation to facilitate the next shift, communicating to Supervisors & co-workers to help promote teamwork on both projects
- Must exhibit a sense of urgency to fulfill orders or tasks to meet our customer needs and to be a team player; being helpful, productive & professional in manner
- Is friendly, courteous, and helpful to other associates and customers even in stressful conditions of a quick-paced kitchen, often accompanied by intense heat
- Is aware of and practices sanitation policies and regulations
- Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned
- Must follow all safety and sanitation rules and regulations
Follow all general and department policies and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
- Three (3) years experience in institutional food preparation preferred
- Knowledge of proper preparation technique
- Ability to memorize certain recipes to ensure consistency
- Thorough knowledge of all institutional kitchen equipment including broiler, sauté, fryer
- Knowledge of proper preparation technique
- Must possess outstanding interpersonal communications skills to effectively interface with guests and/or team members
- Strong organization, prioritization, and multiple-tasking skills
- Strong attention to detail, and a commitment to quality
- Highly adaptable with the ability to adjust to change in a positive manner
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
*Why work for 7 Cedars? *
Located on the scenic Olympic Peninsula, resort properties include 7 Cedars Casino + Hotel, Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course, and the Longhouse Market & Deli. Our goal is to achieve success by delivering a fun, friendly, and personable experience, The 7 Cedars Resort Experience, to everyone!
We strive to provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for our employees. Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance (medical/dental/vision), paid vacation and sick time,