Ponca City Development Authority

Economic development authority in Oklahoma

Line Cook

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeBraman, OK, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Previous restaurant experience is preferred.
Candidates must pass background and drug screening under Kaw Nation Gaming Commission regulations to obtain a gaming license; medical marijuana cards are accepted.
Flexibility to work any shift as needed or assigned, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, is required.
Frequent lifting, occasionally in excess of 50 pounds, and bending, stooping, walking, and standing are expected.
Effective communication with prep cooks and wait staff is essential.
Candidates must remain calm and perform efficiently under pressure.
Basic proficiency in reading, writing, math, and computer use is required.

Responsibilities

Prepare menu items according to guests' specifications and established recipes, ensuring proper plate presentation and quality standards.
Demonstrate culinary techniques, safe food handling, and workplace safety procedures.
Follow opening and closing procedures and maintain a clean, stocked, and organized workstation.
Operate kitchen equipment correctly and promptly report malfunctions or needed repairs to management.
Work effectively with back-of-house and service staff in a hot, fast-paced environment, using multitasking and communication skills.
Follow written and verbal instructions with attention to detail.
Maintain a self-motivated and proactive approach to daily responsibilities.
Adhere to uniform requirements and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor while representing KGI.
Follow applicable state, federal, and tribal laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
Perform repetitive tasks, stand for the majority of the shift, work under pressure, and demonstrate tact and patience when working with back-of-house and service staff.

Qualifications:
High school diploma or G.E.D. required; previous restaurant experience is preferred. Candidates must pass background and drug screening per Kaw Nation Gaming Commission regulations to obtain a gaming license (Medical Marijuana cards are accepted). Flexibility to work any shift as needed or assigned—including weekends, evenings, and holidays—is required. Frequent lifting, occasionally in excess of 50lbs, as well as bending, stooping, walking, and standing expected. Effective communication with prep cooks and wait staff is essential, as is the ability to remain calm and perform efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities and Duties:
The Line Cook’s primary responsibility is to prepare menu items according to guest's specifications and ensure final plate presentation meets quality standards all while adhering to safety, sanitation, and food handling guidelines. The role is both physically and mentally demanding, involving repetitive tasks, standing for the majority of the shift, performing well under pressure, and demonstrating tact and patience when working with back-of-house and service staff.

Prepare menu items according to established recipes and specifications, ensuring proper plate presentation.
Demonstrate expertise in culinary techniques, safe food handling, and workplace safety procedures.
Follow all opening and closing procedures, maintaining a clean, stocked, and organized workstation.
Operate kitchen equipment correctly and report any malfunctions or needed repairs promptly to management.
Work effectively as part of a team in a hot, fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong multitasking and communication skills.
Follow written and verbal instructions with attention to detail.
Exhibit basic proficiency in reading, writing, math, and computer use.
Maintain a self-motivated and proactive approach to daily responsibilities.
Adhere to uniform requirements and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor while representing KGI.
Follow all applicable state, federal, and tribal laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Benefits:
100% Paid medical (valid in KS and OK)
Optional dental, vision, life and 401K benefits (vision and dental valid in KS and OK)
Paid time off, maternity and funeral leave, FMLA

About the Company

Ponca City Development Authority

Economic development authority in Oklahoma

Ponca City Development Authority supports business expansion and economic growth in Ponca City, Oklahoma, through incentives, local employer assistance, and workforce development. Its Ponca Works program connects businesses with job seekers and schools through internships, career preparation, job fairs, and a regional jobs board. The authority also runs City Central, a downtown building with private offices, coworking space, and meeting facilities. Public tax dollars fund its business incentives, which require approval from its board of trustees and ongoing compliance by recipients. Established as a public trust in 2003, the authority is headquartered in Ponca City.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Ponca City, OK
Founded: 2003

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