Cook Level I

Job Purpose: Preps a variety of food products including meats, poultry, vegetables, sauces, and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List.

Essential Functions:

• Prep food according to instructions for usage by other kitchen team members.
• Prep a variety of sauces, fresh ingredients, meats, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, frills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Understand and comply consistently with the casino standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules; Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible for correct storage and rotation of all food products delivered to kitchen.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, and convection oven and refrigeration equipment.
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to the kitchen supervisor.
• Performs other duties and projects as required by management.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.

Working Conditions:

• Normal restaurant environment.
• Flexible hours (week-ends, nights, holidays).
• Ability to organize and coordinate multi tasks.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking or standing for long periods of time; Occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking, hearing and visual acuity.
• Frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Occasional lifting (up to 75 lbs).
• Be able to reach, bend and stoop.

Minimum Qualifications for Consideration:

• Must have a High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have basic math skills.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 Hours).
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and kitchen personnel.
• A minimum of 6 months of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Current Food Handlers License within 30 days of date of hire.
• Ability to work any shifts, start time, weekends, and holidays
• Documents that establish both Identity and Employment Eligibility.
• Kickapoo Tribal Gaming License.