Summary of Functions

Responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of menu items during assigned shifts while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, sanitation, and guest service. Supports efficient kitchen operations by following standardized recipes, maintaining food safety standards, training team members, and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing culinary team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Production

• Ensures compliance with Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Washington State regulations, and Kalispel Golf & Country Club policies and procedures.
• Prepares and cooks menu items using a variety of cooking methods.
• Follows standardized recipes, preparation methods, and portion control procedures.
• Prepares and presents food according to established quality and presentation standards.
• Assists the Chef with the preparation of specialty menu items.
• Rotates food products daily to ensure freshness and quality.
• Performs quality control checks before, during, and after production.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Follows all FDA food safety and sanitation guidelines and HACCP procedures.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout each shift.
• Ensures proper handling, storage, labeling, and rotation of food products.
• Maintains compliance with all health, sanitation, and safety standards.

Kitchen Operations & Team Support

• Assists with training and mentoring Prep Cooks and other kitchen team members.
• Continually evaluates kitchen operations and recommends process improvements.
• May serve as Lead Cook during assigned shifts, assuming limited supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Chef.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Chef or Food & Beverage Manager.

Team Responsibilities

• Maintains consistent, regular attendance.
• Works varying schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and additional hours as required by business needs.
• Serves as a panelist for Internal Review Hearings when requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. May provide day-to-day guidance, training, and limited leadership to Prep Cooks and kitchen team members and may act as Lead Cook during assigned shifts.

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or completion of a culinary program preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of two years of related culinary experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in high-volume food production preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques and food preparation methods.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Ability to prepare menu items consistently according to standardized recipes.
• Strong knife skills and food preparation techniques.
• Ability to maintain quality while working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to train and mentor kitchen team members.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to recipes, portions, and food production.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and guests.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Other Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tribal Work Permit.
• Valid Washington State Food Worker Card or ServSafe Food Handler certification (or equivalent).
• ServSafe Manager Certification required upon hire or obtained within six months of hire.
• Hepatitis A vaccination.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays when required by business needs.
• Ability to maintain consistent, regular attendance.

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made in accordance with applicable law.

•  Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 80 pounds.
• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently use hands and fingers to perform repetitive food preparation tasks.
• Frequently communicate verbally in a busy kitchen environment.
• Occasionally climb stairs or ramps.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, crouch, reach, and lift from floor level.
• Frequently move objects horizontally and vertically.
• Possess close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Primarily works in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Frequently exposed to hot cooking equipment, steam, open flames, sharp utensils, cleaning chemicals, and wet floors.
• Occasionally exposed to tobacco smoke, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and varying indoor and outdoor temperatures.
• Moderate to high noise levels are typical in the kitchen environment.

Travel Requirements

No regular travel is required for this position.

Hiring Preference

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Spouses of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants.

General Sign-off & Disclaimers

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.

At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.

Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment.

Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

The duties and responsibilities described in this job description are intended to represent the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

Responsibilities may be modified, expanded, or reassigned based on business needs, organizational changes, regulatory requirements, or direction from leadership.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

I have read and understand this explanation and job description.

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