Buffet Prep Cook I — Fast-Paced Kitchen

Kewadin Casinos; Sugar Island Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kewadin Casinos in Michigan is seeking a Cook I to prepare and cook a variety of foods for the buffet and banquets, ensuring quality and timely service.

You will work under the Cook III, maintain sanitation, follow recipes, manage temperatures, and collaborate with the kitchen team to sustain a high-volume operation.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, prior food prep in a busy setting, and a sanitation certificate within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in high-volume food and beverage preparation.
• Sanitation Certificate required within 6 months of hire; training provided.
• Basic math and strong communication skills required; ability to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, consistent and attractive product presentation thru portion control, fresh and attractive garnishes and strict adherence to recipe standards.
• Consult with Cook III, Restaurant Manager or Food Operations Manager on daily prep list and on all prep work to be done for the day and the following day.
• Clean and restock workstation for following shift.
• Prepare food items such as making cocktail sauce, tarter sauce, horseradish sauce, cutting lemons, etc.
• Take temperatures each hour and logs information at end of shift.
• Work closely with the other Cooks to let them know when food products are getting low on buffet.
• Cook, fill and refill food products and keeps buffet neat and clean.
• Carve a variety of roasted meat each night on buffet.
• Maintain clean and appetizing buffet and ensures food is fresh.
• Monitor temperatures and notifies management of issues.
• Demonstrate safety, security, and hospitality.
• Check all backups for food already in use on the buffet.
• Check temperature and water content levels on all food holding equipment in use.
• Inform the Lead Cook, Restaurant Manager or Food Operations Manager, on the status of the assigned prep work.
• Date, label, and store all products in an efficient and sanitary manner.
• Keep and maintain a high level of cleanliness and sanitation with equipment and workstation throughout shift.
• Maintain safe food handling procedures while adhering to recipe standards.
• Operate a point-of-sale system (POS).
• Rotate food products in walk-ins and workstations.
• Attend all mandatory trainings and meetings.
• All other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Team player

Neat in appearance

Positive attitude

Flexible schedule

Native American preferred

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kewadin Casinos in Michigan is seeking a Cook I to prepare and cook a variety of foods for the buffet and banquets, ensuring quality and timely service.

You will work under the Cook III, maintain sanitation, follow recipes, manage temperatures, and collaborate with the kitchen team to sustain a high-volume operation.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, prior food prep in a busy setting, and a sanitation certificate within six months of hire.