Cook

Q Casino & Resort; Dubuque, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Q Casino & Resort in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Cook to provide quality food production in accordance with company standards and plating guide specifications. You will read recipes, follow banquet event orders, maintain a high level of sanitation, and operate kitchen equipment safely.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and 3–6 months of kitchen experience or one year of technical training. Day-to-day duties include stocking, rotating perishables, and complying with safety procedures in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; 1-year technical school or 3-6 months kitchen experience.
• Experience in a kitchen and ability to read recipes and follow BEOs.
• Knowledge of food temperatures and proper sanitation.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality food production in accordance with production plan and standards.
• Read and follow recipes and banquet event orders (BEO).
• Maintain sanitation and safe operation of equipment.
• Clean and degrease equipment; rotate and store perishables properly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Reading recipes

Banquet orders (BEO)

Cooking techniques

Kitchen equipment operation

Math skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grill

Stove

Fryers

Broiler

Steamer

Cooking utensils

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Q Casino + Resort - Dubuque, IA 52001 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly Job Shift: Swing Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

COOK

BASIC FUNCTION

The Cook provides quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in accordance with company standards and plating guide specifications.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to: Executive Chef and F&B Supervisors
• Supervises: N/A

HOURS

• Sunday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Monday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Schedule may change due to Banquets and business needs

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure food safety by dating and rotating food containers, safely storing perishables.
• Prepares proper quantity and quality of food product in accordance with production plan.
• Read and follow recipes for consistent food products.
• Read and understand banquet event orders (BEO)
• Maintain a high level of sanitation.
• Clean equipment (degrease, change fryers, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma
• One-year technical school or 3-6 months experience

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Knowledge of food temperatures.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Good reading and comprehension skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be able to use kitchen equipment.
• Must understand cooking measurements.
• Possess basic math skills.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stooping, kneeling, walking, crouching, pulling.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

• Inside environment.
• Loud noises from kitchen equipment.
• Air and skin exposure to cooking oils.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

• Grill
• Stove
• Fryers
• Broiler
• Steamer
• Cooking utensils (knives, etc.)

Qualifications