Kitchen Cook I

North Metro Harness Ini • Forest Lake, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Purpose of the Cook 1 (Lead)

Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Requirements

• Must have excellent communication and organizational, time management, and leadership skills
• Extensive familiarity with the following equipment (training provided)
• Fryer, char broiler, flat-top, hot-well, wok station, steamers, convection oven,
• walk in cooler and freezer, assortment of knives, mandolin, etc.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Working in a high volume kitchen for at least 2 years
• This position must have, or an ability to acquire within one year, an in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of company policy and procedures, state regulations, and technical rules relevant to their responsibilities
• Must possess the ability to obtain a Minnesota Racing Commission gaming license
• Ability to work flexible shifts, days of the week including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to handle frequent walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending and lifting, pushing and pulling. This is a very active position
• Ability to lift up to 35 to 50lbs regularly
• Must be able to work flexible shifts in a crowded, noisy, hot and humid environment
• Must be present onsite for this position

Responsibilities

• Following instructions of the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs
• Preparing orders quickly and efficiently to menu spec
• Rotates inventory and ensures freshness of product at all times
• Refill items that require prepping and make sure stations are stocked
• Ability to prepare all recipes pertaining to current food menu.
• Possess thorough knowledge of the current menu items for all stations
• Use creativity with specials.
• Knowledgeable on all equipment and how to clean them
• RTI filtering fryers on a consistent basis
• Ensure setup for the following shift is complete

Benefits

• Medical
• Vison
• Dental Benefits for full-time positions
• 401k
• employee discount
• Paid Time off (PTO, sick, bereavement, and holidays)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED