Banquets Entry Level Cook

Location:** Choctaw Casino & Resort Durant

**Department:** Culinary

**What you'll do at Choctaw Casino & Resort**

+ Prep ingredients by washing, chopping, slicing, and peeling fruits and vegetables.

+ Cook food using various methodsbaking, broiling, frying, steaming, braising, and boilingto ensure it's flavorful, visually appealing, and properly garnished.

+ Follow standardized recipes to prepare fresh, high-quality meals for guests.

+ Help minimize food waste by following portion guidelines and proper prep levels.

+ Store, label, and rotate food following Choctaw Nation food safety standards.

+ Maintain proper temperatures for serving and storing food items.

+ Keep workstations clean, organized, and safe while following sanitation protocols.

+ Support the culinary team with setup, service, and cleanup duties.

+ Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.

**Youll bring the flavor if you have:**

+ Ability to speak, read, and write in English

+ Current **Food Safety Certification**

+ At least **6 months of culinary experience** or relevant culinary education

+ A passion for food prep and willingness to learn from culinary leaders

**Even better if you bring these to the table:**

+ Previous kitchen experience in a resort, casino, or fast-paced restaurant

+ A strong sense of teamwork and reliability in a high-volume environment

**About the Choctaw Nation**

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

**Benefits**

+ Free gym membership

+ Free access to employee health clinic

+ Free lunch for casino & resort associates

+ Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates

+ Pet insurance

+ Paid vacation / sick time

+ Medical / Dental / Vision

+ 401(K) with company match

+ College tuition reimbursement

+ Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave

+ Employee assistance program

+ Employee prescription program

+ CNO Paid Life Insurance

+ Teladoc

+ On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)

+ On Site Mammogram Services

+ Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)

+ Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program

+ Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)

+ Maternity Care Program

+ **(Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)**

**CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:**

+ Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS

+ Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.

+ Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.

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Job Identification: 18054

Job Category: Food and Beverage

Posting Date: 06/03/2025, 1:55 PM

Job Schedule: Part time

Job Shift: On Call / PRN

On-Site/Remote: On-Site