COOK- GOVERNOR'S ROOM

The Pueblo of Sandia•Albuquerque, NM

5d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Cook supports restaurant operations through food preparation and presentation. The role includes assisting with menu development and preparation, setting up and serving hot and cold food, maintaining appropriate food temperatures and portions, and keeping the kitchen and storage areas clean. The Cook may open or close as assigned, address day-to-day needs involving equipment and supplies, identify spoiled or defective food and equipment, and assist with training personnel. The position requires following food-safety and sanitation practices and working collaboratively with team members across restaurant outlets. The role is based at Sandia Resort Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, and may involve temperature extremes, inclement weather, kitchen hazards, smoke, cuts, burns, dust, odors, elevated noise, and varied floor surfaces. Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and work hours may change; overtime is required. The job involves extended standing and walking as well as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, crouching, and other physical activities. Lifting requirements are stated as up to 25 pounds and, elsewhere, up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a restaurant or food-service capacity.
Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with kitchen staff to coordinate food preparation.
Ability to adapt to different cuisines, cooking styles, and service requirements across multiple restaurant outlets.
Knowledge of buffet hot and cold lines, deli, and fine-dining operating requirements.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
Teamwork and collaboration skills, including supporting coworkers during busy periods.
Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and inventory control.
Knowledge of minimum temperature requirements for food and drink preservation.
Knowledge of applicable Tribal, federal, state, and local sanitary regulations for preparation, maintenance, and storage of food and drink products.
Must successfully complete the New Mexico Food Handlers course upon hire.
Must successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
Must undergo pre-employment and random drug screening.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including in temperature extremes and inclement weather, and on varied and uneven surfaces.
Ability to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; overtime is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent. Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy education and/or work experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and preparing menus, setting up food, providing service, and cooking.
Set up hot and cold food lines according to the prescribed menu, select appropriate utensils, and ensure menu items are kept at appropriate temperatures.
Serve hot and cold food items from counters and steam tables, add relishes and garnishes as instructed, and serve appropriate portions.
Ensure thermometers are available and food temperature requirements are maintained.
Keep the kitchen, walk-in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage areas clean, and maintain personal sanitation.
Open and/or close as assigned or necessary.
Address day-to-day needs involving equipment and food supplies; identify and ensure disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies or equipment, and unusual conditions.
Assist in training personnel.
Follow safe food-handling, food-rotation, and temperature practices, and use safety wear and gloves when appropriate.
Build professional relationships with team members and work associates, and support a collaborative, respectful, honest, and integral work environment.
Attend work punctually and regularly according to the assigned schedule and applicable attendance policy.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.