Cook

Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel; Tama (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Cook at the Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel, responsible for preparing and presenting quality food. This full-time position offers a generous benefits package and requires effective communication skills, along with a year of prior cooking experience. Enjoy competitive pay and opportunities for merit increases as you grow within the role.

Benefits

Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Weekly Pay

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to obtain a gaming license.
• Flexible with shifts and days off.

Responsibilities

• Cook and present food according to established quality standards.
• Clean and maintain work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Comply with food safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Education

One year prior cooking experience preferred

Job description

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Shift Differential: For hours worked 4pm - 12 am ($.50/hour) or 12am - 8am ($1.00/hour)

Full-time opportunities available! Full-time positions offer generous benefit package including Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision), PTO, Holiday Pay, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Weekly Pay, and much more!

Non-Safety Sensitive

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Job Summary

Cook and present food for venue operations according to established quality standards.

Essential Job Duties

• Follow established preparation and presentation procedures per venue requirements.
• Ensure proper amount of product is available for backup and prepare additional, as necessary, while minimizing waste and leftovers.
• Clean and maintain work areas, utensils and equipment.
• Complete production sheets, temperature logs and other records as required.
• Comply with company and department food safety policies and procedures.
• Keep supervisor informed of product shortages/needs or any other concerns on products.
• Do prep work for next shift or next day. Properly label and date-mark all products. Record all products that are being discarded on a waste sheet.
• Document all product transfers.
• Help take out garbage, cans, boxes, dirty aprons and towels when needed.
• Keep the coolers and freezers neat and orderly.
• Report 100% of tips per departmental policy.
• Communicate and network effectively with staff, other departments, and outside representatives in order to maintain a productive and effective department operation.
• Safeguard and account for the assets of the owners.
• Comply with policies and procedures required by the department, the company, the Sac & Fox Gaming Commission, and the National Indian Gaming Commission.
• Monitor the casino environment and follow established safety procedures to provide for the safety of guests and co-workers.
• Work respectfully and effectively as part of the company team to ensure guest satisfaction, asset protection, and co-worker respect.
• Report to work on time and as required in professional attire, display a high level of personal cleanliness and follow personal appearance standards.
• Comply with all departmental safety regulations, using safety equipment as required.
• Deter guest intoxication by monitoring number of alcoholic beverages served and visible signs of intoxication. Comply with the F&B Department Alcoholic Beverages Policies and Procedures.
  
  

Supplemental Job Duties

• Assume responsibility for all information included in kitchen's Memo Book
• Attend all required meetings and training sessions.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.
  
  

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

May be exposed to loud and continual noise levels and extreme variations in room temperatures. Substantial lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds will be required with occasional periods of lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds. Must be able to stand/walk for prolonged periods of time. Requires frequent bending, squatting, reaching above shoulder level, balancing, and pushing or pulling equipment. Must wear tread safety shoes. No offensive or excessive tattoos visible to guest. This position is prohibited from wearing jewelry (rings, earrings, watches, and etc.).

Minimum Job Qualifications

Knowledge/Education/Work Experiences: Must be at least 18 years of age. One year prior cooking experience preferred. Must be able to obtain a gaming license in accordance to the regulations established by the Sac & Fox Gaming Commission.

Skills/Abilities: Must be able to effectively communicate, both written and verbal, with other members of the staff and guests. Must have basic math skills and ability to calculate recipe conversions. Must be able to read and understand written policies, procedures, recipes, etc. Must be able to effectively communicate with fellow staff members. Must be flexible with shift and days off. Must be able to handle busy and stressful situations. Must be able to meet all non-supervisory training and education requirements.

Merit increase program

Cook 1: Meet required criteria in 6 months

Cook 2: Meet required criteria in 1 year.

Cook 3: Meet required criteria in 1.5 years.

Preference: Members of the Meskwaki Nation and other Native American Tribes who are qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given preference in accordance to established procedures.

Restrictions

This position is PROHIBITED from playing all casino games while on duty, except as authorized for employee tournaments. Otherwise, this position may play any casino game while off duty. Employees and members of the household are prohibited from entering company contests and giveaways established for our guests.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Gambling Facilities and Casinos

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