Cook II (Starting at $20)

SUMMARY            

The Cook II position works the culinary line to prepare meals to meet the requests of our guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Ensures all orders are prepared to established standards and recipes. 
• Properly measures ingredients and follows all recipes and food portion requirements.
• Uses all kitchen equipment such as knives, grills, ovens, flattops, fryers, and warmers are used appropriately and safely in food preparation.
• Ensures all temperature requirements are met, and proper storage is maintained. Responsible for monitor holding and storage temperatures.
• Assists in ensuring high quality products and the cost of goods is within acceptable standards. Monitors inventory and ensures supplies are fresh and well stocked.
• Approves and ensures all dishes are polished and presentable to every guest.
• Ensures culinary staff to meet daily service standards, procedures, sanitation requirements and maintain a high level of guest service. 
• Performs opening/closing and side work assignments.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. 
• Ensures work areas are set up and maintained for cleanliness and organization of work area according to food safety standards and sanitation requirements.
• Performs all duties in a positive and professional manner. Maintains a clean and professional appearance according to company standards.
• Responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef/Sous Chef.
• Responsible for maintaining a consistent, regular attendance record.
• Must be able to work the required work schedule, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Works physically onsite to perform all assigned tasks.
• Ensures all safety standards are met, and possible safety hazards are quickly resolved.
• Is a role model and champion of Prairie Flower Casino’s Mission and Values.    

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES 

• 4 years’ experience in a busy high volume, quality kitchen operation required. 
• Culinary degree or other related educational degree is preferred. ACF American Culinary Federation Certificate is helpful. 
• Must be able to sauté, broil, braise, basic roasting skills. Must be skilled in soups and sauces.
• Must be skilled with kitchen equipment, ingredients, and procedures. Must have a strong knowledge of foot safety and sanitation.   
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to create a positive guest experience with both internal and external guests.
• This includes the ability to work calmly and effectively under deadlines. Must be detailed oriented.
• Must be able to work safely and efficiently within a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to add, subtract, calculate fractions, and multiply in the production of recipes and requesting supplies.
• Must be able to read recipes, follow instructions and interpret as needed to create a quality product with little to no waste.
• Must be able to maintain the appropriate Gaming License.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate food safety training certificate. 

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS 

• Regularly required to stand and walk for an entire daily shift.  
• Regularly required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds. 
• Uses hands grasp, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.  Must have the dexterity to hold and maneuver boxes and other supplies.
• Consistently required to reach with hands and arms, and balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in a kitchen environment.
• This casino has an enclosed gaming area where smoking is allowed.  Team members may be exposed to a smoking environment in or around this designated smoking area. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.  

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the role.  This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the team member assigned to the position. Prairie Flower Casino reserves the right to make changes to the above job description, as necessary.  

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska exercises Indian preference in hiring to Ponca Tribal members and members of federally recognized tribes.