Butcher Shop - Associate Cook
About The Position
The Associate Cook learns to safely prepare food items according to menu specifications and standard recipes in a quick, timely, and accurate manner. The role performs duties in accordance with Valley View Casino & Hotel policies and its Mission Statement, under the direction of the culinary team. It relies on limited experience, instructions, and established guidelines, while exercising good judgment to achieve desired results. The position includes preparing, cooking, plating, and assembling food; developing knowledge of cooking techniques, sauces, stocks, soups, and food products; operating kitchen equipment; maintaining clean, stocked, and organized workstations; following food rotation, labeling, sanitation, and safety practices; and providing courteous guest service. Team members must support the property's Standards of Excellence and conduct their responsibilities professionally and ethically.
Requirements
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn, and follow instructions and direction.
- Ability to work in a team-centered environment.
- Ability to learn and maintain knowledge of weights, measures, and cooking techniques.
- Ability to learn and identify pan types and knife types.
- Ability to maintain knowledge of sanitary practices.
- Reading and math skills sufficient to follow recipes and measurements.
- Ability to communicate and organize effectively.
- Ability to use commonsense understanding to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to stand on a hard surface for long periods and tolerate extreme hot and cold temperatures.
- Must apply for, receive, and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Agency.
- Must successfully pass a drug screening test and applicable auditions or skill testing.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Previous culinary experience.
Responsibilities
- Support and uphold Valley View Casino & Hotel’s Standards of Excellence.
- Maintain positive guest relations, address guest complaints, and help ensure guest satisfaction through courteous, personalized service.
- Prepare food items according to standard recipes and menu specifications to ensure product consistency.
- Build knowledge and application of cooking techniques, base sauces, stocks, and soups.
- Work with staff to cook, prepare, dish up, and assemble food.
- Learn to operate kitchen equipment, including a slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, kettle, and flat top.
- Maintain working knowledge of food products.
- Complete assigned side work, including replenishing and restocking workstation supplies.
- Rotate products using the first-in, first-out method and label and date products for safekeeping and sanitation.
- Check the station before, during, and after shifts for proper setup and cleanliness.
- Follow health codes, handwashing guidelines, and safety procedures, and encourage team members to do the same.
- Strive for picture-perfect plate presentation.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
- Conduct responsibilities professionally and ethically and maintain consistent, regular attendance.
Benefits
- Amazing benefits focused on team members and their families, and helping them reach lifetime goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
