Cook

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for food preparation in accordance with prescribed recipes and adherence to safe food handling techniques and practices. Focus on the department objective of - Consistency, Quality and Sense of Urgency.

• Be punctual to pre-shift meeting with a positive attitude and openly participate.
• Consistently provide Hometown Hospitality and deliver Fun, as well as live the core values of Fun, Friendly and Community.
• Comply with department standards, guidelines and objectives to include adherence to all Food Service and Sanitation, OSHA, and Hazcom standards and guidelines.
• Wash hands frequently.
• Must pass Food Service Sanitation course and rigorously practice safe food handling.
• Clean as you go, clean spills immediately, practice safe knife handling.
• Complete daily check lists for position and adhere to kitchen setup roadmaps.
• Strictly adhere to all standardized recipes and responsible for maintaining quality of food product and ensure consistency in food delivery and standards.
• Possess and use a digital thermometer to verify food temperatures.
• Label and date all food items not stored in their original containers.
• Adhere to the 5S Principles of ensuring that items are Sorted, Set in order, Systematically cleaned, Standardize and Sustained.
• Update Daily Management Systems board to include respective daily lineup, order guides, prep lists, line checks, perpetual inventories.
• Conduct himself/herself in a gracious, kind and warm manner that creates a sense of fondness, as well as professional, courteous and responsive manner, which reflects positively on the company and its core values of Fun, Family and Community.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by department and/or company management.

Must Have Ability To

• Accurately calculate figures and amounts and perform mathematical functions applicable to business needs.
• Interpret and follow through on a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Be flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, weekend hours and overtime as business needs dictate.
• Need to wear plastic or latex gloves when handling ready to eat foods.
• Work in kitchen setting where temperatures varies.
• Be physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 25 lbs., and the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. High school diploma or equivalent required, some culinary training preferred. Knowledge of safe food preparation techniques and methods. Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation. Ability to read, analyze, interpret and comprehend technical procedures, government regulations, business periodicals, instructions, and correspondence/memos; write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.

Attention to detail and accuracy. Maintain confidential information.

• Attend required training sessions offered by the casino.
• Obtain required license(s).
• Perform the duties described in compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Take the necessary steps to ensure minors are not allowed to gamble or loiter in gambling areas, drink alcoholic beverages, or purchase tobacco.
• Have knowledge of the ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures relating to the Team Member’s department.
• Have knowledge of the Property’s programs to address problem gambling.
• Consult with the appropriate individuals and maintain an effective system of written policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with the state regulations and Systems of Internal Controls.
• Take the appropriate steps to investigate exceptions, fraud, and potential violations and report such instances to the appropriate levels of management.
• Report any acts of wrongdoing on behalf of any Team Member that they have knowledge of.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Gambling Facilities and Casinos