Cook 1

Casino Del Sol; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Casino Del Sol in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Cook 2 to join our culinary team. You will read recipes, execute menus, prepare mise en place, and cook dishes to specification, ensuring quality, taste, and presentation.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, proper sanitation, inventory, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. The role requires flexibility for shifts, weekend work, and adherence to health codes and company policies.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience at Cook 2 level.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Food Handler’s card and ServSafe certification within 3 months of employment.
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
• Must have employment eligibility in the U.S.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a valid gaming license/background check.

Responsibilities

• Read recipes and follow daily menus for timely preparation of all food items.
• Prepare mise en place and ingredients for shift.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Monitor food quality, temperatures, and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe operation of kitchen equipment.
• Assist in menu development and teamwork for smooth operation.

Skills

Recipe reading

Plating skills

Food safety

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

ServSafe certificate

Food Handler's card

Job description

Prepares, cooks, and presents food using established recipes, plating specifications, and visual presentation.

Duties and Responsibilities (specific areas of responsibility include but are not limited to):

• Ability to read a recipe and follow daily menus to ensure cooking times are coordinated for timely preparation of all food products.
• Ensures that all the ingredients and necessary components for all menu items needed are prepared during the shift are ready at the start of the shift (mise en place).
• Prepares ingredients, including washing, peeling, portioning, chopping, and storing food.
• Performs food production functions in accordance with recipes, specifications, and health code standards.
• Prepares and cooks dishes; ensures that menus, recipes, methods, pictures, and specifications provided by supervisors are followed exactly.
• Monitors and tests food quality while preparing food; checks if cooked properly along with proper consistency, temperatures, and flavors.
• Prepares proper plate and platter presentations.
• Assists with set-up and break down of work and action stations, as needed in accordance with department and health code standards.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of cooking ingredients and supplies.
• Operates all kitchen equipment properly and safely.
• Maintains cleanliness of workstation, kitchen area, walk-in cooler, and freezer in accord with departmental and health and safety standards.
• Ensures proper storage of all food products; ensures all food items are dated and up to established standards.
• Inspects tools and equipment before and after use; makes sure they are clean and in proper working order.
• Follows established safety and security policies and procedures including reporting accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions immediately to a supervisor.
• Assists in developing and implementing new menus.
• Confers with supervisor to review achievements and discuss needed changes in goals or objectives.
• Works collaboratively with team members to ensure a smooth-running operation.
• Assists guests with courtesy, promptness, and friendliness.
• Ensures uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Essential functions of the position:

• Must be able to lift, carry, and transport materials and/or equipment frequently up to fifty (50) pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to reach high areas, stoop, pull, kneel, squat, twist, grip, and bend for duties.
• Must be able to work at and travel to all CDS properties.
• Must be able to follow both verbal and written directions.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment that is sometimes stressful.
• Must be able to read, write, and effectively communicate with all guests and team members positively and professionally.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of menu development, costs, and wage control.
• Knowledge of food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation.
• Knowledge of kitchen tools and equipment as well as food service operations, including large quantity food preparations.
• Knowledge of the Entertainment Enterprise Division (EED) and departmental internal controls, policies, and procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Skill in operating various pieces of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Good organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read a prep list, fill pars, and maintain daily inventory.
• Ability to read and follow established recipes.
• Ability to use all food preparation equipment.
• Ability to instruct others, offering assistance in areas where they lack knowledge, skills, or experience.
• Ability to effectively use senses such as sight, hearing, and smell to distinguish product, taste, texture, and presentation.
• Ability to produce a quality product on a consistent basis.
• Ability to effectively multitask.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 (one) years of experience at the Cook 2 level OR any combination of academic education, professional training, or work experience.
• Must either possess or obtain a valid Food Handler’s card and ServSafe certification within three (3) months of employment.
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and special events, as needed.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening in accordance with company policy.
• Must have employment eligibility in the U.S.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a valid gaming license/background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary degree or certificate.