Buffet Cook - $20/hr + $2/hr Shift Differential

Treasure Island Resort & Casino; Welch Township (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Treasure Island Resort & Casino is seeking a line cook in Welch Township, MN to ensure quality, timely food preparation and presentation in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will follow recipes, operate grill and oven equipment, and work with teammates to meet safety standards while delivering friendly guest service. A minimum of 2 years of a la carte cooking is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years a la carte cooking experience
• Knowledge of kitchen design and operation of grills, roast-and-hold ovens, convection ovens, fryers

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to quality, quantity, consistency and timeliness standards
• Ensure quality food presentation, portions and garnishes as specified
• Follow recipes, times and temperatures to produce quality products
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and comply with health standards
• Assist cashiers, greet guests, take/deliver orders and operate POS

Skills

Attention to detail

Highly organized

Strong communication

Ability to work fast

Tools

Grills

Roast ovens

Convection ovens

Fryers

Job description

Pay Rate: $20.00 an hour with $2.00 an hour additional shift differential on swing and grave shift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for quality, quantity, consistency and timeliness of food preparation
• Ensure quality food presentation, portioning and proper garnishes / substitution procedures are followed
• Demonstrate knowledge of menu items and standards
• Follow procedures for food storage, rotation, spoilage, sanitation and prevention of cross-contamination
• Follow recipes, times and temperatures in order to produce quality, consistent products
• Maintain a safe, organized and clean work area and conform to Indian Health Service standards
• Assist cashiers as need to include greeting guests, taking/delivering food and beverage orders, operating point-of-sales system and handling cash and cash equivalents

KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required Knowledge and Certification:

• 2 years a la carte cooking experience
• Previous knowledge of kitchen design and the operation of grills, roast-and-hold ovens, conventional and convection ovens, fryers, etc.

Required Skills:

• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Highly organized and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Required Abilities:

• Ability to work fast and efficiently
• Ability to follow established dress code policies and practice good personal hygiene
• Ability to learn proper equipment usage
• Ability to interact with guests, coworkers and management in a professional and courteous manner

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to walk and / or stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to 8 hours
• Must have a good sense of balance, and be able to bend, kneel and stoop
• Must be able to reach and twist routinely
• Must be able to push, pull and grasp objects routinely
• Must have the ability to independently lift 25+ pounds routinely
• Must be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions
• Must have good eye hand coordination

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in the kitchen including fumes and hot and cold temperatures and may include going onto the gaming floor, which has flashing lights, frequent loud noises and cigarette smoke
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including all shifts, weekends and holidays
• Occasionally overtime may be required