Ale Haus Cook - Omaha

Ale Haus - Cook

Pay Rate: $18.00/hour

Schedule: Open availability required. Must be able to work all shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Position Summary

WarHorse Gaming is seeking a dedicated and dependable Cook to join our Food & Beverage team. In this role, you will prepare high-quality food according to established recipes and standards while maintaining a clean, safe, and guest-focused work environment. Successful candidates are team-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and are committed to delivering exceptional service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, guest requests, and quality standards.
• Perform food preparation tasks including slicing, dicing, chopping, portioning, and plating.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, rotation, and sanitation procedures.
• Ensure all food products meet quality, presentation, and safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, workstations, and storage areas.
• Monitor inventory levels and replenish supplies as needed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Identify and address health, safety, and sanitation concerns.
• Provide exceptional customer service to guests and team members.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods.
• Support company initiatives while promoting WarHorse Gaming's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

QualificationsRequired

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• One to five years of cooking experience in a high-volume food service environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, food safety, and food preparation techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes, measurements, and production specifications.
• Strong communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take direction and work as part of a team.
• Must possess and maintain personal culinary tools, including knives.
  
  

Preferred

• ServSafe Certification.
• Experience in hospitality, gaming, or restaurant environments.
  
  

Benefits

Eligible Team Members May Receive

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Federal Employee Medical Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Quarterly Incentive Program
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
  
  

Core Competencies

• Guest Focus
• Communication
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism and Integrity
• Stress Management and Composure
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for food preparation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to taste, smell, see, hear, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work around kitchen equipment, cleaning chemicals, heat, and moderate to loud noise levels.
  
  

Schedule Requirements

Due to the nature of the hospitality and entertainment industry, team members must be available to work flexible schedules, including:

• Days
• Nights
• Weekends
• Holidays
• Overtime as business needs require
  
  

Licensing & Certifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Nebraska Gaming License.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
  
  

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws

Physical Requirements Assessment

Rating Scale

0 – Not Applicable to This Position

1 – Normal: Conditions Similar to Everyday Life

2 – Above Average: Beyond Normal Levels

3 – Extreme: Extraordinary Levels

Critical Job Elements: For the questions that follow, use the rating scale above to describe the job.

Work Environment

2 Accessibility of all worksites required for the position

1 Exposure to weather and temperature extremes

1 Exposure to darkness

2 Exposure to cramped spaces

3 Exposure to loud noises

1 Exposure to chemicals and fumes

1 Exposure to dust

1 Exposure to heights

2 Exposure to work safety hazards

1 Exposure to secondhand smoke

2 Amount of overtime/extended work hours required

Physical Effort

2 Physical mobility: movement from place to place on the job, considering distance and speed

2 Physical agility: ability to maneuver body while in place

2 Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

2 Physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools

3 Dexterity of hands and fingers

2 Dexterity of feet

2 Physical balance: ability to maintain balance and physical control

2 Coordination: including eye/hand, hand/foot, etc.

2 Endurance: prolonged physical activity with limited opportunity to rest

Mental Effort

2 Concentration/intensity: prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks

2 Memory, considering the amount and type of information

2 Complexity of decision making

2 Time pressure of decision making

2 Analytical thinking

2 Conceptual thinking

1 Ability to compute basic math calculations

Communication

1 Fluency in English

1 Fluency In Another Language Preferred.

2 Verbal communication

2 Written communication

2 Non-verbal communication

Sensory Abilities

2 Ability to see

2 Ability to distinguish colors

2 Ability to hear

2 Ability to smell

3 Ability to taste

2 Sense of touch