Catering Cook

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

Job summary

Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, MN is seeking a kitchen team member to provide quality food in a timely fashion and maintain a safe, organized work area. You will deliver guest service per department standards while supporting prep, cooking and order fulfillment on a fast-paced line.

The role involves learning Treasure Island procedures, following health standards, and working flexible shifts with a $20.00 base hourly rate plus a $2.00 differential for swing/grave shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous knowledge of kitchen design and operation of grills and ovens.
• Attention to detail and accurate execution of prep tasks.
• Organized and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Clear verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Adheres to dress code and maintains hygiene standards.
• Learns proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
• Interacts professionally with guests, coworkers and management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality, quantity, consistency and timeliness of food prep.
• Ensure proper presentation, portions and garnishes or substitutions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of menu items and standards.
• Follow storage, rotation, spoilage, sanitation practices and cross-contamination prevention.
• Follow recipes, times and temperatures for quality products.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area per health standards.
• Assist cashiers with greeting guests, taking/delivering orders and POS duties.

Skills

Accurate and detail-oriented

Highly organized

Good verbal and interpersonal

Ability to work fast

Dress code compliance

Personal hygiene

Learn proper equipment usage

Guest, coworker, management etiquette

Tools

Grills

Roast-and-hold ovens

Conventional ovens

Convection ovens

Fryers

Job description

Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Welch, MN 55089, USA

Description

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

SUMMARY: To provide quality food in a timely fashion and maintain a safe, organized work area. Responsible for a high level of guest service as described in your departments guest service standards.

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

Knowledge and Certification

Required:

• Previous knowledge of kitchen design and the operation of grills, roast-and-hold ovens, conventional and convection ovens, fryers, etc.

Skills

Required:

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

Abilities

Required:

• 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

REQUIRED TRAINING

• Treasure Island guest service training
• Treasure Island food handling procedures
• Any position-related training as determined by department manager

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

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