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POSTING #:                                         2008-CFB-006

JOB TITLE:                                          Cook I

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:                   Waas-no-dé Buffet/Casino

REPORTS TO:                                       Buffet Chef

STATUS:                                               Hourly/Full-Time Seasonal

OPEN DATE:                                         3/13/2008

CLOSING DATE:                                   Open Until Filled


Job Summary: Prepares food for Casino & Hotel food outlets as directed.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Represents Odawa Casino Resort in the most positive manner with internal and external guests to satisfy service expectations. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of guests and Team Members, learns and uses operating practices of the department and the organization.


  • Upholds Odawa Casino Resort Mission statement in all aspects of position: Odawa Casino Resort is committed to providing Guests with an exciting entertainment experience through exceptional customer service and hospitality. Odawa Casino Resort is committed to providing Team Members with a safe, consistent and enjoyable work environment that brings rewarding and challenging experiences.


  • Performs proper receiving, thawing, storage and location, proportioning, prep area sanitation, heating, holding, and re-heating product (including sauces, soups, salad bar items, lunch, dinner, and produce).


  • Demonstrates proper use of dry and liquid measure and scales.


  • Uses kitchen manuals and recipe files.


  • Uses production guide and daily inventory procedure.


  • Practices proper raw product quality and standards for food production.


  • Be able to identify all raw product by sight.


  • Washes, peels, cuts, and seeds vegetables and fruits.


  • Cleans, cuts, and grinds meats, poultry, and seafood.


  • Dips food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them.


  • Stirs and strains soups and sauces.


  • Weighs and measures designated ingredients.


  • Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.


  • Stores foods in designated areas, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and food spoilage.


  • Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils, segregates and removes garbage, and steam-cleans or hoses garbage containers.


  • Attends all meetings and/or training sessions as required.


  • Performs all other duties as assigned within the scope of work.
  • Core Competencies: 

  • Guest Focus—Strive for high guest satisfaction, going out of way to be helpful and pleasant, making it as easy as possible on the guest rather than self, department, or organization.

  • Communication—Balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed.

  • Teamwork—Being helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment, is responsible, honest, loyal, interacts with others tactfully, resolves conflicts appropriately, and adapts to change.

  • Accountability—planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, thinking of better ways of doing things, demonstrates ability to follow instructions, maintains appropriate appearance, complies with Team Member policies and procedures, willing to learn.

  • Committed to Safety—Complies with safety instructions, observing safe work practices, and provides input on safety issues.

    Preference: Applies to Native Americans in accordance with Waganakising Odawak Statute - Indian Preference in Tribal Employment (WOS 2002-04, July 2, 2002, Section II)

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Ability to read, write legibly, understand and speak English. Minimum of one (1) year experience in the service industry. Must have knowledge of proper use of all kitchen equipment used in prep procedures. Must know the importance and demonstrate use of rotation (First In First Out—FIFO) system. Responsible for producing proper raw products in to a quality finished product according to pre-determined standards for food preparation. Must have knowledge of compound dressings, sauces and salads. Must have proper knowledge of fresh meat, poultry and seafood handling and proper meat roasting procedures. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling. Exposure to loud and continual noise levels and a smoke filled environment. Must be flexible with shift and days off. Must maintain confidentiality at all times. Must be able to meet Odawa Casino Resort internal training requirements. Must be able to obtain a gaming license in accordance to the regulations established by the LTBB Gaming Regulatory Commission. Pre-employment drug testing will apply to all selected applicants receiving an offer of conditional employment.


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  • Complete job descriptions are available at the Human Resources office. All positions are posted until filled. A department transfer form or resume and cover letter must be submitted to:


    Odawa Human Resources Department
    911 Spring Street
    Petoskey, MI 49770

    The fastest way to apply is filling out our online application form.


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