Buffet Cook — Fast-Paced Casino Kitchen, Growth & Perks

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs is seeking a Kitchen Cook to join our food preparation team. You will read orders, prepare items from established menus, and ensure quality and safety standards are met in a fast-paced casino kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include following recipes, coordinating with dining room staff, and communicating with senior chefs to maintain smooth service during peak hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; degree in culinary arts or recognized apprenticeship preferred.
• Must have basic reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reads food orders from computer printouts, and prepares food items according to established menu plans.
• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes to ensure consistency of products for guests.
• Washes, slices, peels, and cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Observes and tests foods to determine if they are cooked sufficiently, using tasting, smelling, or piercing methods.
• Ensures work procedures, quality standards, and menu specifications are followed.
• Coordinates with and communicates orders to dining room staff.
• Communicates with Lead Cook and Sous Chefs as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Reading recipes

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts degree or apprenticeship preferred

Job description

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs is seeking a Kitchen Cook to join our food preparation team. You will read orders, prepare items from established menus, and ensure quality and safety standards are met in a fast-paced casino kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include following recipes, coordinating with dining room staff, and communicating with senior chefs to maintain smooth service during peak hours.