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Cook 1

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

McAlester, OKFull-time$15/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$15/hr
Location
McAlester, OK
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Food Safety Certification

Job overview

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is hiring a Cook 1. The Cook 1 is an entry level position that works under the guidance of the Sous Chef, maintaining standards set by the Executive Chef for food preparation and presentation in the assigned kitchen, including preparation, tasting, presentation, and sanitation.

Key focus areas include Prepare multiple ingredients including washing, chopping, slicing, and peeling of fruits and vegetables, Cook food using baking, broiling, frying, steaming, braising, and boiling; taste foods before serving and garnish plates, and Provide high quality, fresh food to guests using standardized recipes and preparation methods.

Successful candidates bring Food Safety Certification and Six Months Culinary Experience Or Equivalent. Important skills include Food Preparation, Food Presentation, Food Tasting, Sanitation, Washing, and Chopping.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food PreparationFood PresentationFood TastingSanitationWashingChoppingSlicingPeelingBakingBroilingFryingSteamingBraisingBoilingGarnishingFood Safety GuidelinesFood StorageFood Serving TemperaturesHousekeeping Procedure CleaningFood Production Set-UpFood Production ServiceFood Production Clean-UpStock RotationEnglishPrepare Multiple IngredientsCook FoodProvide GarnishesStandardized RecipesControl WasteProper Production LevelsConverted Portion GuidelinesStore and Label Prepared and Open FoodProper Food StorageSuitable Food Serving TemperaturesMaintain Safe, Sanitary, and Organized Work EnvironmentProper Housekeeping Procedure CleaningSet-Up, Service, and Clean-Up of Food ProductionRotate Stock

Qualifications

Food Safety CertificationSix Months of Culinary Experience or Equivalent Combination of Culinary Education and Experience

Full job description

Job Purpose or Objective(s): The Cook 1 is an entry level position and works under the guidance of the Sous Chef to maintains standards established by the Executive Chef for the preparation and presentation of food in their assigned kitchen. This includes preparation. Tasting, presentation, and sanitation.

PG03 - Full Time | Start Rate: $15.00/hourly | Schedule: Sunday 6:00 pm-1am, Monday 5:30pm-1:00am, Thursday 5:00pm-1:00am, Friday 6:30pm-3:00pm, Saturday 6:30pm-3:00am | Tuesday/Wednesday OFF |

Weekly Earned Wage Access is an Option for this Position |

Primary Tasks:

  1. You will prepare multiple ingredients to be cooked to include washing, chopping, slicing, and peeling of fruits and vegetables.

  2. Cook food to include baking, broiling, frying, steaming, braising, and boiling; provide meals that are cooked, tasty and visually appealing; taste foods before serving and provides garnishes for food plates.

  3. Provide high quality, fresh food to guests using standardized recipes and methods of preparation.

  4. Control the level of waste by proper production levels and converted portion guidelines.

  5. You will store and label prepared and open food following the Choctaw Nation food safety guidelines

  6. Practice proper food storage and follow suitable food serving temperatures.

  7. Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized work environment by practicing proper housekeeping procedure cleaning while working.

  8. Provide help with set-up, service, and clean-up of food production.

  9. Rotate stock to ensure usage and disposal occur before the expiration date.

  10. Perform other responsibilities may be assigned.

Job Requirements:

  • Speak, read, and write English

  • Food Safety Certification

  • Six (6) months of culinary experience required or an equivalent combination of culinary education and experience

Job Identification: 29283

Job Category: Food and Beverage

Posting Date: 08/17/2026, 6:50 PM

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Variable

On-Site/Remote: On-Site

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