Cook - Rise
About The Position
The Cook is responsible for providing superior service to internal and external customers and properly preparing menu items that are grilled, fried, broiled, or prepared in the pantry. The role requires preparing food to customer specifications, ensuring appealing presentation, recognizing and placing sauces correctly, maintaining a clean workstation, and assisting coworkers to keep the line operating efficiently. The position works in an environment with varying heat and noise and may involve wet-floor hazards and risks associated with heavy-duty cutlery and kitchen equipment. The employee must be able to perform the physical and communication duties described in the posting and work varying shifts and schedules as needed. Final candidates must complete required gaming licensure and background checks before an offer is extended.
Requirements
- Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience.
- Typically, at least one year of prior experience as a Cook Trainee or coffee shop line cook, and/or completion of a culinary arts degree or recognized apprenticeship.
- Ability to use equipment associated with the position, including choppers, slicers, mixers, and grinders.
- Ability to review and understand recipes and other necessary documentation.
- Ability to determine whether food items are cooked to proper specifications.
- Ability to move efficiently and effectively around the work area.
- Ability to lift, carry, and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to communicate with customers and employees at all levels.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules as needed.
- Ability to meet the described physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, reaching, handling items, talking or hearing, and tasting or smelling.
- Final candidates must complete gaming licensure requirements, including background checks that may include credit and criminal background checks and a drug screen.
Responsibilities
- Provide superior customer service and interact positively with customers and employees, including handling difficult customers and working harmoniously with coworkers.
- Prepare menu food items that are grilled, fried, broiled, or made in the pantry.
- Ensure plates are aesthetically appealing and food is cooked to customer specifications.
- Recognize sauces and place them correctly on entrees featured on daily menus.
- Keep the workstation neat and clean.
- Assist coworkers to ensure efficient operation of the line.
- Stock and retrieve necessary food items and supplies.
- Obtain and maintain licenses or certifications required by Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
