Cook (57712)

The EDR Line Cook works directly with the EDR Lead Cook and the Sous Chef to plan and prepare high quality food to serve to employees in the Employee Dining Room (EDR) in accordance with all established guidelines and procedures, whether working the broiler, pantry, or line.  The EDR Line Cook also helps the Cottonwood Kitchen staff prepare food orders for patrons of the Cottonwood Restaurant.

• Prior kitchen experience preferred.
• One (1) year of kitchen/cooking experience preferred, preferably in a casino environment.
• Food Handlers Certification required.
• Excellent communications skills are essential.  This includes verbal, written and listening skills.  Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, management and guests while providing excellent service to internal and external customers.  Must maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must establish and maintain excellent working relationships with coworkers on all levels.
• Must be able to analyze and solve complex problems that may have non-standard solutions.
• Skill in solving practical problems and dealing effectively with situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Proven innovation skills and creativity required.
• Lifting and carrying are required.  Lifting items weighing as much as 60 pounds may be required.
• This position requires reaching, manipulating and manual dexterity when completing complex tasks.
• This position requires sitting, stooping, standing, bending, and walking.
• This position requires intense and exacting mental and visual attention.
• Must submit to and pass a drug/alcohol screening test.
• Must submit to and pass an Oregon State background investigation.
• Proven gaming license eligibility preferred.

Salary : $18