Cook 3 Lead - Buffet

Four Winds Casinos•South Bend, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for achieving mastery of skills for all culinary stations within the assigned venue and monitoring preparation of all foods during an assigned shift, ensuring the efficiency of the line and kitchen operation on a scheduled shift. This role also involves promoting a positive work environment, encouraging mutual respect, and fostering employee involvement in training and development. The position directly supervises Cooks 1 and 2.

Requirements

Two to three years related experience.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required.
This position requires a Level 4 Gaming License.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, such as policy and procedure manuals, maintenance instructions, and other related documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries from employees or guests.
Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one and small group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense reasoning to variety of situations.
Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Stand and walk.
Lift up to 25 lb. and occasionally required to lift up to 50 lb.
Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
Culinary degree or formal apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares, seasons, finishes, and garnishes all food in kitchen preparation in accordance with established recipes.
Assists, in the absence of the Sous Chef, in checking for quality and consistency.
Inspects all refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation.
Ensures that stations are clean and that all food items are properly covered and stored at the end of shift.
Follows all recipes, specs, and control procedures.
Maintains a clean and sanitary area at all times in full accordance with health regulations.
Maintains professional grooming and appearance and acts as a role model according to established grooming and appearance policy.
Assists guests with special requests.
Serves as expediter in absence of Sous-Chef.
Creates an atmosphere of fun for all casino guests.
Encourages mutual respect, dignity and integrity with all employees, by setting positive examples at all times.
Instills an atmosphere that encourages employees to share ideas, discuss concerns, and resolve conflicts.
Retains employees through involvement in training and development.
Explains why we do things, in advance of doing them.