Cook - Catering & Banquets

Overview

It is the responsibility of the Cook to prepare food items according to the menu and recipe standards of the outlet and customer request. To ensure preparation and service is of the highest quality in a timely manner. This position must also exhibit a high level of professional and personalized guest service that embodies the Company’s brand standard and core values (K.E.E.P. - Kindness, Engagement, Empathy and Positivity).

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain uniform appearance according to established guidelines.
• Adhere to policies and procedures and Health regulations.
• Work rapidly and accurately.
• Pay particular attention to detail.
• Use proper food handling techniques when preparing food.
• Operate kitchen equipment located in the outlet.
• Knowledge of menu items and recipes for each assigned station.
• Properly stock assigned work station.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Notify Room Chef or Sous Chef of any needed supplies.
• Notify Room Chef or Sous Chef of any problems that arise.
• Know locations of all Golden Nugget outlets and services that are available to the guests.
• Assist with maintaining a neat, clean and safe working environment.
• Turnover/takeover station according to established procedures.
• Complete special projects as requested by Food and Beverage Management
• Prepares foods in accordance with the Company’s portions standards and recipe specifications prior to cooking, including battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating foods.
• Adheres to the Company’s guidelines on proper food presentation and garnishes for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, labels, and rotates foods properly and in accordance with public health safety, state and local laws. Understands and follows FIFO method for food handling.
• Uses knives, hand tools, utensils, and equipment to portion, cut, slice, julienne, whip, beat, maintain holding temperature, chill, freeze or otherwise produce food for the dining room.
• Ensure a neat, clean and safe working environment.
• Present needs of the outlet to the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.
• Complete special projects as requested by Food and Beverage Management.
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

• Work in an environment that is subjected to varying levels of heat and noise, the severity of which depends upon customer volume. At times subjected to hazards such as wet floors and dangers associated with the use of heavy-duty cutlery and cooking equipment.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of food and beverage, products, preparation and presentation.
• Computer skills, MS office, Delphi, Meeting Matrix, Work, Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and sales related skills.
• Is self-motivated, detail oriented, professional, outgoing, and personable.
• Knowledge of meeting room capacities, banquet set-up and service, audiovisual and any other pertinent details as they relate to banquet operations.
• Minimum age requirement is 21.
  
  

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum one-year high volume cooking experience, preferably in a Hotel/Casino environment.

Must possess good memory and the ability to recall recipes.

Knowledge of kitchen equipment associated with a kitchen, and knife skills.

Minimum age requirement is 18.

Must speak, read, write and understand English.

Mathematical Skills

Basic math skills.

Language Skills

Must be able to speak and understand English.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move throughout the hotel (standing, walking, kneeling, and bending) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.
• Ability to regularly move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 50 pounds.
• Constantly walking up to distances of 500 ft. during shift.
• Frequently stooping, reaching.
  
  

Work Environment

• Work performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment. There are occasional hot and cold temperature changes.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a smoke-filled environment.
• Work with others in close spaces.
• Moderate to high noise levels.
• Walk/stand on tile/mats/carpet/cement.
  
  

What We Offer You

• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Opportunities for advancement
• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Community volunteer opportunities
  
  

Disclaimer: The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.

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Posted Salary Range

USD $19.00 - USD $19.00 /Hr.