Cook I- Catering & Banquets

About the position

The Encore Boston Harbor Cook I is responsible for cooking meals based on established recipes set by the Executive Chef, cooking on multiple hot and cold stations in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all Encore Boston Harbor core values and property and department standards are implemented and applied.
• Actively contributes to departmental performance, and the accuracy, confidentiality, and thoroughness of departmental policies and procedures; records and reports.
• Follows that all applicable internal policies, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and property-wide controls within the department.
• Delivers and maintains a maximum level of property-wide service and satisfaction.
• Contributes to company-wide communication and best practices.
• Assists in providing training opportunities for team new members.
• Keeps informed of all new developments within the department.
• Balances multiple priorities simultaneously and meets deadlines, often in stressful and high-pressure situations.
• Cooks food of high quality according to standard recipes.
• Manages multiple cold and hot stations.
• Assists with the preparation, presentation, decoration and storage of all food items.
• Communicates to his/her superior any difficulties, guest or internal customer comment and other relevant information.
• Notifies chef on duty prior to end of shift if unable to complete assigned task(s) within allotted time.
• Attends and participates in daily briefings and other meetings as scheduled.
• Prepares in advance food, beverage, material and equipment needed for the service.
• Cleans and re-sets his/her working area.
• Works with safety as a priority, and follows department and company safety standards.
• Maintains relevant knowledge of industry through continuing education and training.
• Performs any other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or above.
• Will be required to obtain and maintain registration or a license issued by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
• ServSafe or equivalent certification preferred.
• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• Culinary arts or a related field education or experience preferred.
• Sanitation and culinary knowledge, and demonstrated knife skills and safe food handling practices preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of cooking experience preferred.
• Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills as well as excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, such as policy and procedure manuals, maintenance instructions, and other related documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from other employees or guests.
• Conversational English required, second language a plus.
• Ability to write instructions.
• Ability to present information.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to decipher various reports and maintain reports upon request.