Napolis Prep Cook

Ready to take your kitchen skills to the next level? Join the 7 Cedars Resort team and start building your culinary career with a company that values growth, teamwork, and great people! Bring your passion for food and let us help you grow! The Napoli's Prep Cook is responsible for assisting the cook(s) by preparing ingredients, keeping the kitchen and eating areas clean and orderly, and by performing some of the simpler cooking functions such as salads, dressings, garnishes, desserts, various catering orders as assigned according to the daily prep list.

• Native American hiring preference for qualified candidates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Chop, dice, and cut various meats, cheeses, vegetables, and fruits for salad and sandwich preparation using hand knives and electric slicer
• Combine various ingredients and create salads, dishes and desserts as well as buffet items for service to the appropriate wait staff and/or customers
• Wash, peel and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving
• Weigh or measure ingredients for food prep and waste logs
• Prepare dressings and cold sauces in accordance with restaurant needs
• Maintain proper food rotation and temperatures procedures at all times for pantry, kitchen and buffet line
• Store and label food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
• Promptly report equipment and food quality problems and product shortages to kitchen supervisor
• Ensure quality and visual presentation of food produced
• Make sure all areas assigned are clean and free of debris
• 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 food production and menu planning.
• 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?

Nestled on the scenic Olympic Peninsula, 7 Cedars Resort Properties includes 7 Cedars Casino + Hotel, Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course, and the Longhouse Market & Deli. Everything we do is guided by one goal: delivering a fun, friendly, and personable experience - The 7 Cedars Resort Experience - to every guest and team member.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to support our employees both at work and beyond. Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid vacation and sick time, six paid holidays plus one 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, along with resort and local discounts - including 50 cents/gallon off fuel, 50% off employee meals while on the clock (and 20% otherwise and much more. Employees also have the option to enroll in our 401(k) plan with no waiting period and a 4% company match, and enjoy free access to a Merrill Lynch financial advisor. Full- and part-time employees are additionally eligible to enroll in supplemental insurance coverage.