Food Court Cook - Part Time ($1,000 Hiring Incentive)

JACK Entertainment•Warrensville Heights, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position for a Food Court Cook with a $1,000 hiring incentive. The role involves communicating with team members, preparing menu items according to recipes, ensuring cleanliness, cross-training colleagues, controlling food production, maintaining product knowledge, overseeing equipment care, assisting Sous Chefs, correcting product discrepancies, completing station checklists, preparing for rush periods, and assisting with kitchen operations.

Requirements

Must be able to work independently.
Must be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time (4 hours).
Must be able to respond calmly and make rational decisions when handling employee conflicts.
Must be able to maneuver throughout all areas of the property and from floor to floor either by stairways (minimum of 20 steps) or escalator.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; and, have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop and kneel.
Respond to visual and aural cues.
Must have the manual dexterity to operate a computer and other necessary office equipment.
Must be able to tolerate areas containing dust, loud noises and bright lights.
Must be able to work varied shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.
Ability to simultaneously manage several projects, and not be frustrated by changing priorities and unforeseen obstacles to achieving objectives.
Ability to speak distinctly and persuasively.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 3 years previous experience in culinary cooking/preparation.
Must have excellent leadership and customer service/communication skills.
Must have knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift, including holidays and weekends.
Must present a well-groomed appearance.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be able to obtain, and maintain a Non-Gaming License with the Ohio Lottery Commission.

Responsibilities

Communicates with fellow team members, line cooks and expeditors concerning menu item availability and preparedness.
Responsible for fast and sanitary preparation of all menu items following established recipes and standards.
Ensure team members to clean their areas as they perform their duties and assist with cleaning in other areas.
Cross-train those within your department while encouraging, reinforcing and supporting your team members.
Controls food production to include proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature, ensuring sanitation, handling and storage of prepared food and leftovers.
Demonstrates competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality, security, value and integrity.
Oversees proper care, storage, use and cleaning of all tools and equipment.
Able to provide relief assist Sous Chefs while providing assistance in all kitchen areas and other duties as assigned.
Recognizes and corrects any product discrepancies and variations in quality, standards and specifications.
Completes station checklist and par sheets one hour prior to completion of shift.
Prepares for rush period of work without getting behind and control’s waste at end of service.
Assist Cook III and Sous Chef with operation of Kitchen, properly execute all duties and assignments.