Kitchen Cook Jobs in Granite Falls, Washington

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Kitchen Cook

Prairie's Edge Casino Resort Granite Falls, MN

Description POSITION SUMMARY Prepares, seasons, soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods for customer at Prairie's Edge Casino Resort by performing the following functions. Hiring for Full Time or Part Time shifts will include Evenings, weekends, and holidays. Shift differentials of $1.00/hour extra for 4:00 p.m.- midnight and $2.00/hour extra for midnight - 8:00 a.m. We also offer a generous benefit package with Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, Vacation, and 401k - with a company match. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Prepare, cook, and clean food as needed. • Able to read, measure and prepare food from a recipe. • Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles. • Bakes, roasts, broils, fries, sautés, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods in addition to having a working knowledge of convection ovens, braisers, deep fryers, broasters, alto shams, steamers and various kitchen processing equipment. • Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes servings to fill orders. Start food in process making sure not to prepare more than estimated amount. • Butchers chickens, fish, and shellfish. Cuts, trims, and bones meat prior to cooking. • Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use. • Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Monitor to correct any food cost problems by controlling food waste. • Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, fryers, and steam kettles. • Able to operate and maintain all kitchen equipment properly on a daily basis. • Ability to create menus when needed and communicate such items to staff. • Must keep the line stocked of all items including but not limited to all food items needed and all the proper cooking utensils. • Must keep the cooking line and all other areas clean throughout shift. • Must be aware of food quality standards and use proper plating procedures according to menu plans. • Must have knowledge of and be able to perform opening procedures; including but not limited to proper set-up, proper heating/reheating, restocking, and knowledge of proper cooking methods. • Must have knowledge of and be able to perform closing procedures; including but not limited to proper cleaning procedures, restocking, proper cooling and shutting off all appropriate kitchen equipment. • Must possess and maintain proper food handler (ServSafe) certification. • Ability to cook, cool, and hold food properly according to federal food code guidelines. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS • Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience. • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. • Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. • Ambition - The drive to achieve personal advancement. • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. • Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation. • Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea. • Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures. • Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. • Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work. • Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task. • Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. • Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability. • Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. • Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous. • Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. • Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct. • Self Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself. • Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her owndrive or initiative. • Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal. • Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. • Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Requirements SKILLS & ABILITIES Experience: 1 plus years of experience in food preparation and cooking Certifications & Licenses:Must pass State and Federal Background check and Pre-Employment drug screening that includes THC testing.

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Banquet Cook

Prairie's Edge Casino Resort Granite Falls, MN

Description POSITION SUMMARY Prepares, seasons, and cooks soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption in a banquet environment by performing the following duties Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays and special events; varying shifts depending on customer need. Full Time positions available. Shift differentials of $1.00/hour extra for 4:00 p.m.- midnight and $2.00/hour extra for midnight - 8:00 a.m. We also offer a generous benefit package with Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, Vacation, and 401k - with a company match. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Distribute food to servers. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Monitor to correct any food cost problems by controlling food waste. Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, fryers, and steam kettles. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles. Bakes, roasts, broils, fries, sautés, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods in addition to having a working knowledge of convection ovens, braisers, deep fryers, broasters, alto shams, steamers and various kitchen processing equipment. Assist in keeping buffet in the banquet replenished and clean. Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes servings to fill orders. Start food in process making sure not to prepare more than estimated amount. Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use. Butchers chickens, fish, and shellfish. Cuts, trims, and bones meat prior to cooking. Able to observe and test food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to determine that food is cooked properly. Able to complete the prep lists as required daily and form plans to execute proper par levels for each item. Able to properly put away food inventory. Able to explain and execute all sanitation and cleaning duties. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS • Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience. • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. • Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. • Ambition - The drive to achieve personal advancement. • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. • Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation. • Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea. • Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures. • Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. • Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work. • Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task. • Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. • Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability. • Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. • Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous. • Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. • Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct. • Self Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself. • Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative. • Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal. • Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. • Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Requirements SKILLS & ABILITIES Experience: 1 plus years of experience in food preparation and cooking Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred Other Requirements: Responsible for producing and maintaining high quality food for the buffet served at banquets in terms of flavor and presentation. Prepare buffet served in banquets cuisine in a timely manner according to established recipes. Must pass State and Federal background check, and pre-employment drug screening (which does test for THC)

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Cook

United States Army Granite Falls, WA

As a Culinary Specialist, you’ll cook meals and work alongside chefs to prepare meals comparable to any major restaurant, so that Soldiers can sit down and enjoy a hot meal in between training or mission deployments. You’ll be responsible for preparing and servicing meals both in the field and at home stations, as well as ordering, inspecting food supplies, and keeping the kitchen safe and sanitary. Requirements A U.S. Citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card 17 to 34 Years Old High School Diploma or GED Meet Tattoo Guidelines No Major Law Violations No Medical Concerns Testing & Certifications 15 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available 10 weeks of Basic Training 8 weeks of Advanced Individual Training 85 ASVAB Score: Operators & Food (OF) Skills You'll Learn Preparation & Cooking Stocking & Storage Hospitality

Cook

Gencare Inc Granite Falls, WA

Job Description Job Description Description: Cook – Line/Prep Location: Granite Falls, WA – The Village GenCare Lifestyle @ The Village in Granite Falls is a Premier Senior Independent and Assisted Living Lifestyle community. We are currently seeking a qualified Line/Prep Cook to join our amazing Culinary Team. We’re looking for a talented and passionate Line/Prep Cook to join our exceptional Culinary Team. If you love cooking from scratch with fresh, local ingredients and want to make a positive difference every day, we’d love to meet you! ________________________________________ Why You’ll Love Working Here We’re redefining what senior living dining looks like. Forget “retirement home food” — we are the only fully Gluten-Free accredited Senior Housing Community in the U.S. You’ll be trained in gluten-free food preparation and work in a kitchen where creativity and quality come first — without sacrificing your work/life balance. Full-Time Benefits 99% employer-paid base medical plan Dental, vision, and life insurance options Paid sick leave (1 hr per 40 hrs worked, up to 56 hrs rollover) 6 paid holidays + your birthday off (paid!) Vacation: 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after year 4 Quarterly pay increase for hourly team members. 401(k) with up to 4% employer match after 1 year (eligible at 6 months with matching after 12 months) Bereavement leave (up to 3 days) & jury duty leave (up to 5 days) Free meal while on shift Free CEUs + CNA & LPN annual license reimbursement First Choice Health Employee Assistance Program with Discount Marketplace Perks Reward Program Part-Time Benefits Paid sick leave 401(k) with employer match (eligible at 6 months, with company matching after 12 months) Quarterly pay increase for hourly team members Free meal while on shift Free CEUs + CNA & LPN annual license reimbursement Employee Assistance Program with Discount Marketplace Perks Reward Program ________________________________________ What We’re Looking For Proven cooking experience, ideally in scratch kitchens Minimum eighteen (18) years of age Passion for fresh, wholesome, and flavorful food Team-player mentality with a love for serving others Eagerness to learn gluten-free cooking techniques Ability to work in a supportive, fast-paced environment ________________________________________ About Us GenCare Lifestyle is proud to offer Whole Life Living™, our signature program that focuses on mind, body, and soul wellness. Learn more: www.gencarelifestyle.com ________________________________________ How to Apply If you want to cook with purpose, be part of a positive team, and enjoy a better work-life balance — apply today! All offers are contingent upon passing a background check, reference check, and meeting employment documentation requirements. Requirements:

Prep Cook

Prairie's Edge Casino Resort Granite Falls, MN

Description POSITION SUMMARY Prepares, seasons, and cooks soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for customer at Prairie's Edge Casino Resort by performing the following functions. Hiring for Full Time. The shifts will include weekends and holidays. Shift differentials of $1.00/hour extra for 4:00 p.m.- midnight and $2.00/hour extra for midnight - 8:00 a.m. We also offer a generous benefit package with Health , Dental , Vision , Life insurance , Employee Discounts , Paid Time Off , Vacation , and 401k - with a company match. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Prepare, cook, and clean food as needed. • Able to read, measure and prepare food from a recipe. • Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles. • Bakes, roasts, broils, fries, sautés, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods in addition to having a working knowledge of convection ovens, braisers, deep fryers, broasters, alto shams, steamers and various kitchen processing equipment. • Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes servings to fill orders. Start food in process making sure not to prepare more than estimated amount. • Butchers chickens, fish, and shellfish. Cuts, trims, and bones meat prior to cooking. • Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use. • Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Monitor to correct any food cost problems by controlling food waste. • Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, fryers, and steam kettles. • Able to operate and maintain all kitchen equipment properly on a daily basis. • Ability to create menus when needed and communicate such items to staff. • Must keep the line stocked of all items including but not limited to all food items needed and all the proper cooking utensils. • Must keep the cooking line and all other areas clean throughout shift. • Must be aware of food quality standards and use proper plating procedures according to menu plans. • Must have knowledge of and be able to perform opening procedures; including but not limited to proper set-up, proper heating/reheating, restocking, and knowledge of proper cooking methods. • Must have knowledge of and be able to perform closing procedures; including but not limited to proper cleaning procedures, restocking, proper cooling and shutting off all appropriate kitchen equipment. • Must possess and maintain proper food handler (ServSafe) certification. • Ability to cook, cool, and hold food properly according to federal food code guidelines. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS • Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience. • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. • Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. • Ambition - The drive to achieve personal advancement. • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. • Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation. • Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea. • Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures. • Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. • Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work. • Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task. • Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. • Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability. • Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. • Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous. • Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. • Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct. • Self Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself. • Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative. • Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal. • Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. • Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. SKILLS & ABILITIES Experience: 1 plus years of experience in food preparation and cooking Other: Must pass a State and Federal background check and a pre-employment drug screening. Requirements SKILLS & ABILITIES Experience: 1 plus years of experience in food preparation and cooking Other: Must pass a State and Federal background check and a pre-employment drug screening (which does test for THC)

Deli Cashier/Cook

Prairie's Edge Casino Resort Granite Falls, MN

Description POSITION SUMMARY Perform duties which combine operating the cash register and preparing and serving food menu items. Now hiring for both full-time and part-time positions. Shifts include evenings, weekends, and holidays, with typical hours ranging from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. On Fridays and Saturdays, shifts may run from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM. Shift differentials of $1.00/hour extra for 4:00 p.m.- midnight and $2.00/hour extra for midnight - 8:00 a.m. We also offer a generous benefit package with Tips , Monthly Sales Bonus , Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, Vacation, and 401k - with a company match. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Take and fill food orders for customers in the Wotapi Deli which specializes in fast service and inexpensive dine-in or carry-out food. • Makes change, accepts checks for the amount of purchase only, and issues receipts or tickets to customers with the customers name identified on the stub. • Must know all menu items and be able to assist customers through a description of items and specials. • Must help clean and organize eating, service, and kitchen areas by washing/wiping tables, sweeping and mopping floors and emptying garbage. • Notify supervisor or manager of shortages or special orders. • Communicate with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints. • Prepare daily food items, and cook simple foods and beverages, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, pizza, or coffee, using proper safety precautions and sanitary measures. Must know how to prepare all menu items. • Select food items from serving or storage areas and place them in dishes, on serving trays, or in take-out containers. • Relay food orders to cooks. • Prepare and serve cold drinks, or frozen milk drinks or desserts, using drink-dispensing, milkshake, or frozencustard machines. • Collect and return dirty dishes to the kitchen for washing. • Cook or reheat food items such as french fries. • Gives cash refunds or issues credit memorandums to customers for returned merchandise. • Knowledge of all equipment and responsible for cleaning all equipment. • Be aware of food quality standards and menu manuals. Know how long to hold food to ensure food quality. Utilizeleftovers and reduce over-production; report waste to Deli Supervisors and/or Manager. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. • Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. • Ambition - The drive to achieve personal advancement. • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. • Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures. • Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work. • Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task. • Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. • Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others. • Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. • Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. • Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability. • Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. • Sales Ability - Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance of a product, service, or idea. • Self Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself. • Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative. • Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. • Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct. Requirements SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred Experience: 2 plus months of experience in food preparation and cash handling Certifications & Licenses: Must pass State and Federal Background check and pre-employment drug screen that includes THC testing.

Kitchen Cook jobs in Granite Falls