Lead Catering Cook

Remington Park Racing & Casino • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Catering Lead Cook is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in the direction and coordination of all catering operations. This role ensures a positive guest experience by overseeing daily procedures, aiding in meal preparation and cooking, and upholding company expectations. The Lead Cook will manage inventory, ordering, and utilize reservation systems to ensure seamless event execution. They are responsible for the preparation of buffet menu items according to established recipes and standards, delegating tasks to the catering team for presentation, and ensuring compliance with all operating procedures, safety, sanitation regulations, and departmental policies. The position also involves promoting outstanding customer relations and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3+ years in a cook position.
• Requires knowledge and skills needed to safely prepare and serve food items with internal policies and external regulations and/or laws.
• Requires the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with personal computers, inventory control systems, food production/ storage systems, sanitization systems etc.
• Must have decision-making, problem solving, and complaint resolution skills.
• Must be able to work effectively with peers, staff members, regulatory agency personnel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardizations exist.
• Requires knowledge, skills, and experience in accurately utilizing various kitchen production equipment including ovens, broilers, fryers, kettles, etc.
• Must be knowledgeable in food and beverage sanitation, guest service, and inventory control policies, practices, and protocols.
• Must have knowledge on production facilities and work stations maintenance that produces a clean and functional environment.
• Know when to notify appropriate staff members when assistance is needed.
• Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Must be able to work in a smoke-filled casino environment.
• Must be able to pass Title 31 Training.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Must be able to pass a background check and receive a license or permit from any Regulatory Agency if applicable.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen with negative result.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school or formal apprenticeship may be required.
• Previous Culinary training and experience.
• ABLE License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees Catering operations and assigns duties as needed.
• Oversees inventory management and ordering.
• Utilizes reservation system to manage timelines and coordinate with the catering team.
• Responsible for pre-production and preparation of buffet menu items.
• Delegates tasks to catering team members for meal and buffet presentation.
• Follows all operating procedures, safety and sanitation regulations, and departmental policies.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, laws, internal policies/procedures, and internal control protocols.
• Promotes outstanding customer relations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED