Cook, Buffet Americana FT

Primary Purpose

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Cook, you will be responsible for skillfully applying culinary techniques.

Position: Full-Time

Location: Gold Strike Casino - Tunica, MS

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain solid knowledge of food products and skillfully apply culinary techniques.
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment.
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Properly label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Maintain solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation.
• Assist Master Cook, Pantry, and Kitchen workers in the execution of service.
• Maintain solid knowledge, understanding, and preparation of base sauces, stocks, and soups.
• Work as a team, assisting all guests and employees' needs and inquiries.
• Communicate with management, chef, and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and employees.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience as a Cook in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledgeable of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of knives and knife skills, standard kitchen equipment and supplies, including, but not limited to toasters, refrigerators, coolers, slicers, beverage machines, Cryovac machines, and smallwares.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This role includes frequent standing and bending.
• Constant walking, reaching, balancing, and grasping items in a food preparation area.
• It also includes lifting carrying and pushing up to 50 lbs.
• This is not intended to include every duty or responsibility of the job nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do this job.
  
  

This position may require strenuous physical activities and exposure to pipe, cigar, and/or cigarette smoking. An ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays may also be required.