Buffet Line Cook II - Precision Cooking & Service

Black Bear Casino Resort; Minnesota; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement

health insurance

PTO

vision plan

Dental insurance

Job summary

Black Bear Casino Resort in Minnesota is seeking a full-time cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare soups, meats, vegetables, and other food items for buffet and banquets, follow casino guidelines, and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

The role requires strong knife skills, ability to work under pressure, and excellent customer service. Training and certifications such as food handler's are required or pursued after hire.

Qualifications

• Two years cooking experience is required.
• Must have good knife skills and be able to work under pressure.
• Food handler’s certification is required; if not certified at hire, obtain within 3 months.
• Knowledge of cleanliness and sanitation standards for food serving is required.
• Strong customer service skills are required.
• Ability to follow directions and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks soups, meats, vegetables, and other foodstuff for buffet and banquets.
• Keeps the buffet clean and free of food debris.
• Assists with replenishing the food on the buffet.
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes using utensils and equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Observes cooking by tasting and testing to ensure proper doneness.
• Carves meats and portions food for service in the buffet.
• Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds vegetables and fruits.
• Observes guests and responds to requests; maintains service flow.
• Maintains cleanliness of working station and kitchen.
• Follows uniform policy and attends mandatory trainings.

Skills

Knife skills

Food handler certification

Customer service

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Follow directions

Hygiene standards

Education

No Formal Education

Job description

Black Bear Casino Resort in Minnesota is seeking a full-time cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare soups, meats, vegetables, and other food items for buffet and banquets, follow casino guidelines, and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

The role requires strong knife skills, ability to work under pressure, and excellent customer service. Training and certifications such as food handler's are required or pursued after hire.