Cook - Ale Haus

Ho-Chunk, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role involves preparing delicious meals while adhering to safety and quality standards. You'll work closely with the Executive Chef to create a memorable dining experience for guests. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills, a commitment to cleanliness, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting. With competitive pay and a supportive team atmosphere, this position offers the opportunity to grow your culinary career in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Benefits

Federal Employees Medical Coverage

Full Insurance Coverage

401K with Immediate Vesting & Company Match

Quarterly Incentive Program

Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• 1-5 years experience in a high-volume food service operation.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items per work order and recipe standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all work areas.
• Provide fast, friendly service to guests and team members.

Skills

Food Preparation

Guest Service

Kitchen Sanitation

Cooking Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Experience

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Culinary Tools (Knives)

Job description

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Summary Description

The Cook is responsible for preparing food for guests in accordance with the recipes set by the Executive Chef while adhering to all quality and safety standards.

Pay rate is $19.00/hour. We are needing people with open availability to cover all shifts.

Essential Job Functions/Duties

Essential duties and tasks that must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Practices, supports, and maintains the Mission, Vision and Values of WarHorse Gaming, LLC.
• Provides fast, friendly, professional, and responsive guest service to team members and venue guests.
• Maintains current and accurate information regarding food items (i.e., preparation techniques, seasonings, ingredients)
• As a line cook: Prepares food items per work order as required including, but not limited to, breakfast items, entrees, and desserts according to guest request
• As a prep cook: Prepares food items per work order as required by recipe card standards and to the standards of set forth by Venue Chef.
• Utilizes proper cooking methods, cooks to recipe and production specifications, handling, storing and rotating food properly in accordance with established health and safety standards
• Performs tasks and exhibits conduct within the standards of company guidelines, policies, and governmental control apparatus.
• Exhibits basic food preparation skills and demonstrate a willingness to seek skill advancement.
• Exhibits basic understanding of safe conduct in the kitchen environment.
• Slices, dices, chops, and prepares raw products.
• Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes plates as required.
• Wipes counter areas, sinks and floors as required to maintain a clean and safe workstation.
• Maintains cleanliness, readiness, sanitation of all work areas as directed in accordance with established health and safety standards
• Takes responsibility for and remedy any noticeable health code or safety violations.
• Maintains par levels of operating supplies and food product for each workstation obtaining replacement stock from warehouse inventory in accordance with procedures
• Operates and maintains all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures
• Provides personalized service to customers and team members.
• Knows and understands the core value system of War Horse and core values of your property.
• Knows and promotes current casino events and programs and gives guests directions to all casino areas.
• Leads by example and willingly take responsibility for the details of this job description.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

COOK

Summary Description

The Cook is responsible for preparing food for guests in accordance with the recipes set by the Executive Chef while adhering to all quality and safety standards. Pay rate is $19.00/hour. We are needing people with open availability to cover all shifts.

Essential Job Functions/Duties

Essential duties and tasks that must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Practices, supports, and maintains the Mission, Vision and Values of WarHorse Gaming, LLC.
• Provides fast, friendly, professional, and responsive guest service to team members and venue guests.
• Maintains current and accurate information regarding food items (i.e., preparation techniques, seasonings, ingredients)
• As a line cook: Prepares food items per work order as required including, but not limited to, breakfast items, entrees, and desserts according to guest request
• As a prep cook: Prepares food items per work order as required by recipe card standards and to the standards of set forth by Venue Chef.
• Utilizes proper cooking methods, cooks to recipe and production specifications, handling, storing and rotating food properly in accordance with established health and safety standards
• Performs tasks and exhibits conduct within the standards of company guidelines, policies, and governmental control apparatus.
• Exhibits basic food preparation skills and demonstrate a willingness to seek skill advancement.
• Exhibits basic understanding of safe conduct in the kitchen environment.
• Slices, dices, chops, and prepares raw products.
• Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes plates as required.
• Wipes counter areas, sinks and floors as required to maintain a clean and safe workstation.
• Maintains cleanliness, readiness, sanitation of all work areas as directed in accordance with established health and safety standards
• Takes responsibility for and remedy any noticeable health code or safety violations.
• Maintains par levels of operating supplies and food product for each workstation obtaining replacement stock from warehouse inventory in accordance with procedures
• Operates and maintains all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures
• Provides personalized service to customers and team members.
• Knows and understands the core value system of War Horse and core values of your property.
• Knows and promotes current casino events and programs and gives guests directions to all casino areas.
• Leads by example and willingly take responsibility for the details of this job description.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Specifications

Education, experience, skills required, equipment used.

• Must be 19 years or older.
• High school diploma. GED, or relevant experience.
• One (1) to five (5) years prior experience as cook in high-volume food service operation.
• Kitchen sanitation, operation, and maintenance of kitchen equipment knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and nomenclature.
• Required to taste and smell foods.
• Knowledge of weights, measures, and recipe yield.
• Possessing and maintaining culinary tools (knives) to perform the necessary job functions.
• Excellent guest service/communication skills.
• Tolerating industry standard chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing
• Working at a fast pace in often stressful environment
• Maintain a neat, professional, well-groomed appearance and upholding company appearance/dress standards.
• Must be able to follow directions and take direction.
• Possess and display self-control and organizational skill set.
  
  

Benefits

• Federal Employees Medical Coverage
• Full Insurance Coverage offerings
• 401K with Immediate Vesting & Company Match
• Quarterly Incentive Program
• Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days
  
  

Core Competencies

• Collaboration Skills
• Guest Focus
• Communication Proficiency
• Flexibility
• Problem Solving
• Ethical Conduct
• Stress Management/Composure
  
  

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel is not required for this position

WORK HOURS: Due to the unpredictable nature of the hospitality/entertainment industry, Team members must be able to work varying-schedules to reflect the business needs of the property

Certification Requirements

Is this position responsible for selling, serving, or distributing alcoholic beverages or do they have comp authority? No

Gaming License Required? Ability to secure and maintain NE Gaming License.

Other Certifications? ServSafe certification

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws

Physical Requirements Assessment

Rating Scale

0 – Not Applicable to This Position

1 – Normal: Conditions Similar to Everyday Life

2 – Above Average: Beyond Normal Levels

3 – Extreme: Extraordinary Levels

Critical Job Elements: For the questions that follow, use the rating scale above to describe the job.

Work Environment

2 Accessibility of all worksites required for the position

1 Exposure to weather and temperature extremes

1 Exposure to darkness

2 Exposure to cramped spaces

3 Exposure to loud noises

1 Exposure to chemicals and fumes

1 Exposure to dust

1 Exposure to heights

2 Exposure to work safety hazards

1 Exposure to secondhand smoke

2 Amount of overtime/extended work hours required

Physical Effort

2 Physical mobility: movement from place to place on the job, considering distance and speed

2 Physical agility: ability to maneuver body while in place

2 Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

2 Physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools

3 Dexterity of hands and fingers

2 Dexterity of feet

2 Physical balance: ability to maintain balance and physical control

2 Coordination: including eye/hand, hand/foot, etc.

2 Endurance: prolonged physical activity with limited opportunity to rest

Mental Effort

2 Concentration/intensity: prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks

2 Memory, considering the amount and type of information

2 Complexity of decision making

2 Time pressure of decision making

2 Analytical thinking

2 Conceptual thinking

1 Ability to compute basic math calculations

Communication

1 Fluency in English

1 Fluency In Another Language Preferred.

2 Verbal communication

2 Written communication

2 Non-verbal communication

Sensory Abilities

2 Ability to see

2 Ability to distinguish colors

2 Ability to hear

2 Ability to smell

3 Ability to taste

2 Sense of touch

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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