Cook

Kansas Crossing Casino LC•Pittsburg, KS

49d

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for food preparation in accordance with prescribed recipes and adherence to safe food handling techniques and practices. Focus on the department objective of - Consistency, Quality and Sense of Urgency. GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this class and are not all- inclusive: 1. Be punctual to pre-shift meeting with a positive attitude and openly participate. 2. Consistently provide Hometown Hospitality and deliver Fun, as well as live the core values of Fun, Friendly and Community. 3. Comply with department standards, guidelines and objectives to include adherence to all Food Service and Sanitation, OSHA, and Hazcom standards and guidelines. 4. Wash hands frequently. 5. Must pass Food Service Sanitation course and rigorously practice safe food handling. 6. Clean as you go, clean spills immediately, practice safe knife handling. 7. Complete daily check lists for position and adhere to kitchen setup roadmaps. 8. Strictly adhere to all standardized recipes and responsible for maintaining quality of food product and ensure consistency in food delivery and standards. 9. Possess and use a digital thermometer to verify food temperatures. 10. Label and date all food items not stored in their original containers. 11. Adhere to the 5S Principles of ensuring that items are Sorted, Set in order, Systematically cleaned, Standardize and Sustained. 12. Update Daily Management Systems board to include respective daily lineup, order guides, prep lists, line checks, perpetual inventories. 13. Conduct him/her in a gracious, kind and warm manner that creates a sense of fondness, as well as professional, courteous and responsive manner, which reflects positively on the company and its core values of Fun, Family and Community. 14. Performs other duties as may be assigned by department and/or company management.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent required, some culinary training preferred.
Knowledge of safe food preparation techniques and methods.
Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret and comprehend technical procedures, government regulations, business periodicals, instructions, and correspondence/memos; write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Maintain confidential information.

Nice To Haves

some culinary training preferred

Responsibilities

Be punctual to pre-shift meeting with a positive attitude and openly participate.
Consistently provide Hometown Hospitality and deliver Fun, as well as live the core values of Fun, Friendly and Community.
Comply with department standards, guidelines and objectives to include adherence to all Food Service and Sanitation, OSHA, and Hazcom standards and guidelines.
Wash hands frequently.
Must pass Food Service Sanitation course and rigorously practice safe food handling.
Clean as you go, clean spills immediately, practice safe knife handling.
Complete daily check lists for position and adhere to kitchen setup roadmaps.
Strictly adhere to all standardized recipes and responsible for maintaining quality of food product and ensure consistency in food delivery and standards.
Possess and use a digital thermometer to verify food temperatures.
Label and date all food items not stored in their original containers.
Adhere to the 5S Principles of ensuring that items are Sorted, Set in order, Systematically cleaned, Standardize and Sustained.
Update Daily Management Systems board to include respective daily lineup, order guides, prep lists, line checks, perpetual inventories.
Conduct him/her in a gracious, kind and warm manner that creates a sense of fondness, as well as professional, courteous and responsive manner, which reflects positively on the company and its core values of Fun, Family and Community.
Performs other duties as may be assigned by department and/or company management.