Seasonal Catering Cook

Remington Park Racing & Casino • Oklahoma City, OK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal position for a Catering Cook in Oklahoma City, OK. The role involves the preparation of buffet and snack bar menu items, adhering to recipes and production requirements. The cook must follow all operating procedures, safety, and sanitation regulations. The position requires the ability to use various kitchen production equipment, possess strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, and maintain a clean and functional work environment. An upbeat and outgoing demeanor is expected, along with a focus on customer relations and knowledge of food and beverage sanitation, guest service, and inventory control.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skills, and experience in accurately utilizing various kitchen production equipment including ovens, broilers, fryers, kettles, etc.
• Must have decision-making, problem solving, and complaint resolution skills.
• Must be knowledgeable in food and beverage sanitation, guest service, and inventory control policies, practices, and protocols.
• Requires knowledge and skills needed to safely prepare and serve food items in accordance 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, sanitation systems, etc.
• Must be able to work effectively with peers, staff members, and regulatory agency personnel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Technical school or formal apprenticeship may be required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pre-production and preparation of buffet and snack bar menu items according to established recipes, preparation techniques, procedures and daily production requirements.
• Follows all operating procedures, safety and sanitation regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensures production facilities and work stations are maintained in a clean and functional manner.
• Notifies appropriate staff members when assistance is needed.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, laws, internal policies/procedures, and internal control protocols.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by reporting senior.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED