Line Cook

Mark Twain Casino•La Grange, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The cook prepares, seasons, and cooks meats, vegetables, and other foods for consumption in accordance with specified recipes and plating guides.

Requirements

Must have excellent employee skills and able to work as a team.
High School Diploma or GED
1-year experience working in the cooking industry in a high volume establishment
Must be able to effectively communicate in English both verbal and written.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Planning, remembering details, reading, making decisions, working rapidly, working at various tempos, concentrating amid distractions, examining & observing details
Standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, carrying, pulling, hearing, bending/stooping, observing, stretching, pushing, turning, balancing

Nice To Haves

Product knowledge & time management a plus.

Responsibilities

Attends to guests by ensuring that meals are hot, fresh, and correct. Interacts with customers in a friendly and courteous manner
Work as a team to serve and respond to customer requests and special needs.
Completes all prep work duties in a timely manner. Completes special projects as requested. Product knowledge & time management a plus.
Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and menu to consistency and quality of product
Set-up, service, and clean-up of assigned food production station
Must have proficient knowledge of at least three (3) areas in the kitchen (grill, fry, prep, pantry, etc).
Prepares foods, maintains kitchen and stores food in accordance with applicable laws, policies, procedures, and all applicable health and sanitation codes.
Maintains adequate supplies of food, cleaning supplies, and other food preparation supplies for 3 stations on the hot line.
Ensures the cleanliness of equipment, work area, and kitchen
Rotates stock to ensure usage and disposal occurs before the expiration date
Adheres to kitchen sanitation and safety standards
Adheres to control procedure for food costs and quality
Creates and maintains a safe work environment including the safety and training procedures in the handling of food service equipment
Follows standard recipes for food preparation: tests cooked foods to determine if properly cooked and seasoned.
Assists in maintaining the kitchen and dining area and equipment and utensils in a safe and sanitary manner.
Reviews all work products to ensure the highest levels of standards are met
Must be able to learn and retain training information for regular skill testing

Benefits

Free Food
Employee Discounts
Team Celebrations
Awards
Paid Time Off (PTO) earned each pay period for Full-Time Team Members.
Paid Holidays for Full-Time Team Members
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Virtual Doctor Visits for Full-Time Team Members
401(k) with Company Match
Free Life Insurance for Full-Time Team Members
Optional Coverage you can buy: Short and Long Term Disability, Additional Life Insurance, Additional Accidental Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Additional Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Legal and Identity Protection Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
Free Employee Assistance Plan, including free legal guidance, counseling sessions, and more.