Prep Cook - Elko
About The Position
At Maverick we love the casino business, we love serving guests, and we love having fun together. We are looking for people, great people, that are ready to treat guests and each other with respect and make each day at work fun. Mav·er·ick: Someone who plays by their own rules. /'mav(?)rik/ (noun) The Prep Cook assists the chefs in the preparation and service of menu items and performs a number of kitchen activities including pot washing, dish washing, general cleaning duties, and storing food and non-food supplies. Hiring at both Maverick Casino & Hotel and Gold Country Inn & Casino. Pay Range: $16-$19 /hr DOE Housing options available after 90 days
Requirements
- Previous prep or line cook experience (6 months).
- Knowledge of cooking procedures and kitchen equipment.
- Knowledge of safety rules for kitchen equipment.
- Maintain safety in a high-pace and hot environment.
- Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize and organize, uses time efficiently.
- Must be able to communicate clearly with Chefs, kitchen and dining room personnel.
- Actively promote and personally observe safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly.
- Must be able to work unsupervised.
- Outgoing personality, positive attitude, strong communication skills, and pleasant clean appearance.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to prepare food according to food handler’s guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Assist chefs in preparation and service of various foods in assigned workstations including pantry items, salads, soups, sauces, and with pre-preparation of ingredients for entrees.
- Stock the hot buffet unit for meal service.
- Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
- Operate dish washing equipment and wash dishes and pots.
- Empty trash cans as required.
- Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
- Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinate the use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense.
- Perform related and/or other duties as required.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible schedules
- Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
- Short-Term/Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401k plan
- Employee meal discount program
- And more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
