Banquet Cook

7 Cedars Casino is looking for a Banquet Cook to join our talented culinary team! This part-time, tipped position offers the opportunity to showcase your skills while preparing delicious dishes for a wide variety of banquets and special events. The Banquet Cook ensures that all food served is of the highest quality and that it is served to the guest in a timely manner. Responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen at all times in full accordance with State and Federal Health Regulations.

*Native American hiring preference for qualified candidates. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Season and cook food according to recipes
• Cook in bulk while minimizing waste
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and deep fryers
• Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity
• Prepares and serves food using appropriate dishware
• Responsible for the seasoning, freshness, and cooking status of all foods during the shift
• Ensure that all food is properly covered, dated, and rotated
• Deep clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment
• Is aware of and practices sanitation policies and regulations
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned
• Must follow all safety rules and regulations
• Follow all general and department policies and procedures
• Setup, operate and tear down off-site events
• Organize, clean, and maintain catering equipment and storage areas

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• One (1) year experience in institutional food preparation including broiler, sauté, fryer
• Thorough knowledge of all institutional kitchen equipment
• Ability to read, use and create recipes
• Knowledge of proper preparation technique
• Ability to memorize certain recipes to ensure consistency
• 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, 6 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, employer paid life insurance, wellness reimbursement programs, a shared leave program, and more!

All 7 Cedars employees enjoy free access to our employee assistance program, resort and local discounts including 50 cents/gallon off on fuel, 50% employee meals while on the clock and 20% otherwise, free golf, and the list goes on and on! All employees