COOK - Full Time (Horseshoe Hammond)
About The Position
The Cook assists in providing guests with a superior gaming experience by preparing and cooking foods such as sauces, gravies, and other foods of medium or higher complexity. The position also maintains clean food preparation areas and may perform all or most work behind the scenes, outside the gaming space. The Cook checks food and seasoning supplies, verifies ingredients are ready for cooking and serving, and prepares desserts, entrees, soups, and other foods according to directions. The role involves operating kitchen equipment, opening food service outlets on time, maintaining sanitation and safety standards, and breaking down, cleaning, and restocking workstations. The position requires flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, and successful completion of a Food Service Sanitation course within one year of accepting the position. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Proficient in spoken and written English.
- Equivalent to a high school education, with thorough knowledge of cooking techniques.
- Flexible to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Must qualify for, obtain, and maintain a gaming license from the Indiana Gaming Commission, if applicable.
- Access to the vessel is required.
- Able to lift and carry objects over 50 pounds.
- Able to push or pull objects on a cart over 100 pounds.
- Able to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach repetitively.
- Able to use a ladder and carry objects on a ladder.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to operate kitchen equipment and utensils safely.
- Able to work in cold and hot environments.
- Able to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
- Able to work in a crowded, smoking, and loud environment.
Nice To Haves
- 4–5 years of experience in food preparation is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Check and ensure adequate supplies of food and seasonings.
- Check that food is adequately prepared for cooking and serving.
- Prepare desserts, entrees, soups, and other foods of medium complexity according to directions.
- Operate a steamer, oven, slicer, and other cooking equipment.
- Recommend adjusting menu cycles based on food quantities and guest demands.
- Ensure food preparation areas are clean.
- Follow safety rules and keep the work area clean and orderly.
- Break down workstations, clean them, and restock them.
- Follow sanitation procedures as instructed by the local health department.
- Open food service outlets in a timely fashion as instructed.
- Conduct oneself in an appropriate professional manner.
- Follow through with appropriate actions when asked to complete projects or tasks.
- Work various shifts and hours, including holidays and weekends.
- Take and pass a Food Service Sanitation course within one year of accepting the position.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
