Line Cook 3TP (56680)

## Description

Imagine yourself working on the line in a busy café—preparing fresh food, working alongside a supportive kitchen team, and taking pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen. The **Plateau Travel Plaza** is opening soon, and we are building a strong culinary team to support **Three Teepees Café** in our newly remodeled and expanded property.

We are currently seeking a **Line Cook** to help prepare quality meals in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented kitchen. This full-time position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, thrives during busy service times, and takes pride in preparing food that keeps guests coming back.

**What you’ll do**

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and standards
• Set up and stock cooking stations with necessary supplies
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the cooking line
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and safety procedures
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure efficient service
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes, and presentation
• Assist with cleaning duties at the end of shifts
• Support a positive and respectful kitchen environment

**Benefits, Compensation, & Perks**

The starting wage for a **Line Cook** is **$18.00 per hour**, **depending on experience (DOE)**, plus a **shift differential for non‑standard hours**, ranging from an additional **$0.50 to $2.50 per hour**, depending on the shift worked.

Eligible full-time team members also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes

• **Health insurance** with low deductibles for individuals and families
• **401(k) retirement plan options**
• **Employer-paid life and disability insurance**
• **Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)**
• **And much more!**

**Plus:**

• **One free meal per shift** for all team members
• **Multiple employee appreciation events and programs** throughout the year, including company-sponsored family fair days, movie nights, and monthly prize drawings

Benefits eligibility and offerings vary by position and employment status.
## Qualifications
**A few qualities we’re looking for:**

• Previous cooking or kitchen experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices (or willingness to learn)
• Comfortable standing, walking, lifting, and performing physical tasks throughout a shift
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Availability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to pass a criminal history background check and pre-employment drug testing
• Must be **18 years of age or older**

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*Plateau Travel Plaza is a wholly owned and operated enterprise of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Tribal preference in hiring applies in accordance with CTWS Tribal policy; however, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on job-related qualifications.*