What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Cook - Greensburg position at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland?
Overview
Why We Need Your Talents:
Prepares, seasons, and cooks, soups, meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, desserts, and other food items. Cooks, prepares, and arranges the food to make an appealing arrangement for guests. Assures that guests have a favorable dining experience.
Responsibilities
Where You'll Make an Impact:
Must-Haves:
Why We Need Your Talents:
Prepares, seasons, and cooks, soups, meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, desserts, and other food items. Cooks, prepares, and arranges the food to make an appealing arrangement for guests. Assures that guests have a favorable dining experience.
Responsibilities
Where You'll Make an Impact:
- Responsible for preparation of items and maintaining the temperature of the items.
- Responsible for seasoning and garnishing food.
- Responsible for preparing all soups and sauces.
- Responsible for keeping the cooking area clean and in an orderly state.
- Maintaining inventory and ordering food items on a daily basis.
- Ensure the safety and security of employees and guests.
- Monitor and adjust performance to local competition as warranted.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Ability to use all kitchen equipment and appliances.
- Ability to read and write basic instructions. Knowledge of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
- Ability to be creative with cooking and food preparation.
- Ability to Read and interpret production lists, menus, and Banquet event orders.
- Ability to complete accurate record keeping.
- Knowledge of sanitation and health department regulations for safe handling of food.
Must-Haves:
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Culinary arts courses or the equivalent experience.
- One (1) – three (3) years’ experience as a line of restaurant cook.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning.
- Ability to bend, stoop and reach while carrying food product, equipment, trash/waste weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to lift, carry, deliver food items weighing up to 50 pounds throughout a scheduled shift.
- Ability to work around 500 degree ovens and work within 40 degree walk-in refrigerators.
- Ability to stand and walk continually throughout a 10 hr. shift.
- 24/7 high energy casino with over 300,000 sq. ft of gaming and entertainment space and approximately 3000 employees.
- Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
- You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.