Kitchen Worker

Kitchen Worker

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist kitchen department staff in a variety of capacities. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: continuous monitoring of buffet table to ensure all buffet items are appropriately stocked and appealing, accurately recording a listing of buffet items using pan usage forms, carving on the buffet line and managing portion control procedures, maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment in the kitchen and buffet tables including cleaning and polishing stainless steel and glass fixtures and washing walls, ceiling and vents, assisting in loading dishwashers, inspecting dishes, glasses and flatware for cleanliness and accurately sorting all items, ensuring that holding ovens, coolers, freezers, dry storage, buffet tables, carts, dish equipment and dish cleaning areas are maintained in an orderly, clean and sanitized manner, performing daily cleaning and maintenance of dishwashing machines to ensure effective operation of machines, ensuring that the kitchen and buffet floors are clean and free of debris or spills, emptying garbage cans as needed and conforming to established recycling procedures, notifying supervisor or manager of situations that may affect guests, associates or the Lake of the Torches Resort Casino, and performing other duties as assigned.

Internal:
Continual contact with Food and Beverage staff and occasional contact with other associates. External:
Continual contact with guests.

Performs position responsibilities under the direct supervision of the Kitchen Supervisor or the Kitchen Manager checking with supervisor frequently for directions or questions.

A high school education or equivalent is required. A minimum of one year experience in a kitchen environment is preferred. Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, prioritization and an understanding of chemical/cleaning agent usage. Must maintain a professional demeanor in stressful situations as necessary.

The majority of responsibilities are performed within the kitchen with exposure to differentials in temperature. Controlled exposure to high temperatures from cooking equipment and food preparation may occur. May be exposed to situations where hazardous chemicals, sharp implements, spills, wet floors or guest behaviors may create undesirable conditions. Continual walking, bending, standing and lifting is required.

The vision, goals and objectives of Lake of the Torches Resort Casino requires the Kitchen Worker to perform in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.

Must attend all mandatory meetings and participate in departmental training and development sessions.