F&B IHOP Cook FT

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino • Eagle Pass, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Head Cook, the Cook performs a variety of tasks and duties which include preparing, seasoning and cooking, while conforming to food safety standards. This role is responsible for providing high quality, fresh hot and cold food items in a timely manner using standardized recipes and methods of preparation. The Cook must prepare food items on a consistent basis with little to no variation in terms of appearance and taste, ensuring consistent use of approved recipes, practicing portion control and striving to control or minimize waste. The Cook will also control food production to include proper cooking methods, proper cooking times and temperatures and ensure sanitation practices are followed closely, along with proper food storage and food preparation times. The Cook will organize, maintain and clean refrigerated and dry storage areas, and maintain a sanitized and organized work station free of debris at all times during shift. Understanding food costs and performing job responsibilities in a manner that minimizes waste and improves financial performance is also a key aspect of this role. The Cook will maintain meat, poultry, sea-food, frozen and perishable goods at required cooking, defrosting and holding temperatures and stay up to date with safe cooking and holding temperatures according to food safety standards. The Cook will also plan and organize the work day and ensure daily goals are met, and maintain responsibility for kitchen safety and sanitation, as well as care of kitchen equipment. This role may also prepare food for special events and caters for meetings when assigned. The Cook will demonstrate and promote KLECH core values and MAD skills, and manage and maintain security of confidential information entrusted to position. Attending and satisfactorily completing all required training as assigned is also a requirement.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with management and staff.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and multi-task.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and guest service skills.
• Positive attitude with strong organizational and leadership qualities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to understand complex instructions and material.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers of all levels.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and demonstrate leadership and team building skills with empathy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow and comply with established Casino guest service programs.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a KTTT Gaming Commission License.
• Must be able to provide authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must comply with KLEC handbook, internal policy and procedures, and gaming regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) months of experience as a cook preferred.
• Professional training through culinary education, preferred.
• Must be able and willing to follow established recipes.
• Communication skills in English both written and oral, preferred.
• Spanish or other language skills a plus.
• Qualified Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Members and qualified Native American preference is observed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook food items according to standardized recipes and food safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Provide high-quality, fresh hot and cold food items in a timely manner.
• Maintain consistency in food appearance and taste.
• Practice portion control and minimize waste.
• Ensure proper cooking methods, times, and temperatures are followed.
• Adhere to sanitation practices and maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Properly store, label, and date food items, and rotate stock appropriately.
• Organize, maintain, and clean storage areas.
• Understand and manage food costs to minimize waste and improve financial performance.
• Maintain food at required cooking, defrosting, and holding temperatures.
• Stay updated on safe cooking and holding temperatures.
• Understand and follow common culinary terms and methods.
• Plan and organize the workday to meet daily goals.
• Maintain kitchen safety, sanitation, and equipment care.
• Operate a broad range of kitchen equipment.
• Report any injuries immediately and practice proper hand washing and sanitation.
• Prepare food for special events and catering when assigned.
• Taste check and sample prepared food items to ensure quality.
• Demonstrate and promote company core values and skills.
• Manage and maintain the security of confidential information.
• Attend and complete all required training.
• Monitor compliance with currency transaction reporting requirements and anti-money laundering policies.
• Maintain accurate MTL, MIL, CTR, and SAR as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed