467 Prep Cook Jobs in United States
Prep Cook - WinStar World Casino & Resort (Thackerville, OK)
LEGENDS
Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with more than 1,500 full-time and 30,000 seasonal team members globally. Legends has six divisions operating worldwide - Global Planning, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions - offering clients and partners a 360-degree service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment.
WINSTAR WORLD CASINO
WinStar World Casino is the country’s largest casino, owned and operated by the Chickasaw Nation near the Oklahoma/Texas state line, in Thackerville, OK. Legends will be partnering with WinStar Casino to provide top-tier hospitality and customer service expertise to multiple food & beverage outlets onsite, ranging from full-service restaurant to grab-and-go operations, as well as overseeing food & beverage for the Casino’s seasonal pool program.
THE ROLE
The Prep Cook is responsible for providing quick and efficient service to customers in a variety of duties relating to a fine dining culinary experience and maintaining sanitation standards
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Follows Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Supervisors assignments for opening and closing procedures and food preparation.
- Prepare food items by complying with portion size, quality standards, departmental rules, policies and procedures.
- Ensures that proper food temperatures are maintained.
- Responsible for safety standards, neatness and sanitation of work areas.
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen including shelves, walls, floors and drains.
- Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities as related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of product.
- Maintain proper sanitation for all dining and cooking utensils and cookware.
- Handles and cleans kitchen equipment carefully and safely to prevent damage or injury.
- Adhere to company guidelines for appearance and uniform standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have one year working in a fast-paced high-end club, or restaurant.
- All applicants must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or equivalent. Culinary training preferred.
- Professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast-paced high-volume fine dining restaurant/catering facility preferred.
- Ability to interact with co-workers in order to assure compliance with company service standards.
- Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned production tasks including: constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time.
- Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
- Ability to multi task in a fast paced, team orientated setting.
- Ability to lift and transport food and other items weighing up to 30 pounds, occasionally 50 pounds.
- Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned production tasks including: constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work all events, including: extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.
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