Lead Cook - Red Orchid

Gaming Enterprise•Prior Lake, MN

About The Position

Red Orchid is a new Asian cuisine outlet at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. The Lead Cook directs kitchen staff to ensure food orders for an assigned station are accurately and properly prepared, and prepares more complex food items according to standard operating procedures. The role also supports setup, preparation, and food delivery while maintaining safe, clean, and orderly kitchen and storage areas.

Requirements

Cook experience in a line, banquet/catering, or production kitchen.
Experience running a kitchen or line in the Chef’s absence.
Experience ensuring food preparation procedures meet quality, uniformity, and accuracy standards.
Basic knowledge of sanitation practices, quality control, recipe interpretation, and prep duties.

Responsibilities

Prepare complex food items according to standard operating procedures and food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Assist with setup, prep work, and delivery of food products.
Complete all prep sheets.
Maintain the cleanliness and order of kitchen equipment and the assigned workstation.
Maintain the cooler and storage area.
Rotate food products to ensure freshness.
Direct other cooks to ensure food orders for the assigned station are prepared accurately and on time.