Cook

It is the primary responsibility of the Cook to perform basic cooking procedures and prepare food for presentation under the direct supervision of the Executive Chef and Assistant Chef. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and policies, practices, and procedures.

• Follows the methods of food preparation and cooking, sizes of portions, mixing of sauces and garnishing of foods to ensure food is prepared in prescribed manner as prescribed by the Executive Chef and Assistant Chef.
• Sets up workstation based on pars established by the Executive Chef and by following station set-up sheets.
• Operates a specific station with others or individually.
• Tests cooked foods by tasting and smelling them.
• Ensures that all orders are handled correctly and in a timely manner.
• Complies with occupational, health and safety standards.
• Ensures foods are stored and kept at proper holding temperatures, through the use of thermometers.
• Completes all closing requirements as directed by Assistant Chef.
• Maintains equipment to ensure serv-safe conditions.
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required:

• At least 6 months of previous experience in a similar establishment, preferably in a hotel/casino environment.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment, and work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to access all areas of the restaurant, withstand prolonged standing, stretching, bending, kneeling, lifting.
• Working knowledge of basic kitchen equipment and the ability to read, translate, and execute recipes.
• Understand Health Department regulation and fully comply with sanitation standards.
• Possess interpersonal service skills, organization skills to plan time effectively, and work without direct supervision.
• Work in close quarters or small rooms and is occasionally exposed to hot, cold, wet and/or humid condition and work environmental factors include noise, dust, and smoke.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• High School diploma and equivalent.
• Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms.

Preferred:

• Previous experience working in a similar resort setting.