Cook

Oxford Casino · Hotel & Sportsbook; Maine; On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Casino Hotel in Oxford, Maine, seeks a Line Cook to prepare and present food items for our outlets. You will follow recipes, ensure food safety, and work with a team to deliver quality meals in a fast-paced casino environment.

Requirements: at least one year as a line cook, knowledge of grilling, frying, baking, and proper sanitation; ability to pass Serv Safe; strong teamwork and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a line cook in a restaurant.
• Knowledge of food preservation, sanitation, and kitchen equipment usage.
• Basic math and reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to SOPs and assists in daily kitchen tasks.
• Prepares, cooks, and presents food items according to recipes.
• Maintains sanitation and coordinates with team to produce meals on time.
• Pass Serv Safe exam and follow health code requirements.

Skills

Line cook

Food safety

SOP adherence

Job description

Oxford Casino Hotel, located in Oxford, Maine, is indeed part of Churchill Downs Incorporated and has seen significant growth since it opened in 2012. The casino boasts a variety of gaming options for our visitors, including 23 table games and over 900 of the latest and most popular slot machines. The property also features 2 restaurants, the Ox Pub, and the Oxford Express, and a 107-room hotel which includes 6 well-appointed suites.
The core values of the casino—safety, cleanliness, compliance, and friendliness— reflect the commitment to creating a positive experience for our team members and guests. With these guiding principles, Oxford Casino Hotel aims to continue learning, growing, and improving. It is our hope that you will become the newest member of our team.

JOB SUMMARY

The Line Cook position prepares, cooks, and presents food items for consumption in multiple foodservice outlets in the casino. The Line Cook is responsible for properly and safely preparing food items and completing tasks as directed with integrity and in accordance with set recipes and production levels. Engages with dignity, kindness and respect to all team members. Adheres to company standards and directives at all times.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of one year experience in a restaurant as a line cook.
• Knowledge of:
  • Methods and procedures regarding food preservation and production, kitchen and dining area sanitation, use and care of equipment and utensils used in food preparation.
  • Basic Math and Reading Skills
• Demonstration of proficiency in Grilling, Frying, Baking, Broiling, Sautee and Pantry preparation and production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Shows and provides great teamwork with all.
• Must be detail oriented and ensure that all tasks are completed correctly and safely, perhaps hundreds of times over.
• Completion of all daily assigned tasks in a safe manner within a set time frame.
• Reports any poor or inferior quality product to supervisor or above immediately upon noticing.
• Proper food handling in accordance with the Serv Safe and State of Maine Health Code requirements.
• Reports any facilities needs or equipment failures to a supervisor or manager as soon as noticed.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of relevant information and an awareness of applicable laws and operates within those guidelines.
• Possess the ability to pass the Serv Safe Exam.
• Coordinates own activities with other line cooks to have meals orchestrated for delivery
• Follows standard recipes for food preparation, tests cooked foods to determine if properly cooked and seasoned.
• Evaluates cooking methods, times, and temperatures to avoid over or under production

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, CONT.

• Successful interpersonal skills in regard to working with diverse people and levels of authority.
• Must have ability to multi-task.
• Participates in the routine preparation and cooking of food
• Assists in maintaining kitchen and dining area equipment and utensils in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Receives food deliveries, rotates and stores properly to prevent spoilage.
• Performs other duties of a similar or related level as necessary or assigned.
• Possess a basic knowledge of kitchen operations and flow including the dishwasher,
• Demonstrate working ability of advanced cooking skills, knife skills, and food identification & fabrication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

May need to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Required prolonged standing and walking with mobility. Bending and reaching from a level height to 6 feet. Ability to lift, carry, push, and push items up to 40 pounds with no hindrance. Normal hearing, vision, and hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.