Prep Cook - Steakhouse

Job Overview

The Prep Cook is responsible for the timely preparation of food items according to recipes and quality standards. Sets up line cooking stations, prepares menu items at pantry, grill, broiler, sauté, and garde manger stations, assembles food onto dishes according to written specifications, and maintains an organized work area including all refrigeration and storage areas.

• Adheres to company methods of food preparation, cooking, portion control, and garnishing
• Sharpens and handles various kitchen knives
• Slices, dices, and chops fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and cooked meats, poultry, and seafood
• Prepares dressings, sauces, marinades, canapés, hors d’oeuvres, buffet items
• Demonstrates the ability to safely operate a variety of kitchen equipment in accordance with established safety protocols and guidelines
• Maintains a clean and organized kitchen workspace
• Handles meat, seafood, poultry and produce according to proper food‑handling procedures
• Reads and follows recipes/specifications
• Rotates product; adheres to all sanitation standards in kitchen
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Reads and retains all pertinent information regarding daily promotions, food and beverage specials, property promotions, station assignments and scheduled entertainment from disseminated pre‑shift information
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality
• Assumes special projects as needed at the direction of the immediate supervisor
• Other duties & responsibilities as assigned

• High School diploma or GED required, or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within 6 months from start date as a condition of continued employment
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
• One (1) year high‑volume cooking experience, culinary schooling, and/or banquet cooking experience‑preferred
• Must be able to respond to visual and audible cues
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team; must be able to deal effectively with diverse departments and have flexibility to work in an ever‑changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate, in English, effectively both verbally and in writing, and understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and prep list in English; ability to effectively present, in English, information in one‑on‑one situations with staff and other employees of the organization; ability to follow direction and recipes
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as measurements, proportions, and volumes
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear and taste or smell; occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; may be exposed to hot, wet and/or humid (indoor) conditions and hot liquids and surfaces;
  
  noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Must possess a high level of maturity, dependability, and punctuality
• Must successfully complete Serve Safe Sanitation training
• Willing to work odd and irregular hours
• Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
• Must have an Occupational License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) pursuant to the Illinois Gaming Act and remain in good standing with the Illinois Gaming Board as a requirement for this position

• Pay range - $15.00 - $20.63 (base pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skill set)
• Voluntary full‑time benefit offerings include group medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as access to a flexible spending account (FSA) option; we also offer Employee Assistant Program (EAP), paid time off, 401(K) with matching, shift differential, and discretionary quarterly bonuses