Cook - Ale Haus

WarHorse Casino; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established industry player, where your culinary skills will shine! As a Cook, you'll prepare delicious meals while ensuring top-notch safety and quality standards. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, where your contributions directly impact guest satisfaction. With a focus on collaboration and service excellence, you'll thrive in an atmosphere that values your skills and dedication. Enjoy competitive pay starting at $19/hour and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth. If you're passionate about food and hospitality, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Federal Employees Medical Coverage

Full Insurance Coverage offerings

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 relevant experience.
• 1-5 years experience in high-volume food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to recipes and safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen environment.

Skills

Guest Service

Food Preparation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Stress Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Experience

Tools

Culinary Tools (Knives)

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Summary

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 starts at $19/hour.

Essential Job Functions/Duties

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

1. Practices, supports, and maintains the Mission, Vision and Values of WarHorse Gaming, LLC.
2. Provides fast, friendly, professional, and responsive guest service to team members and venue guests.
3. Maintains current and accurate information regarding food items (i.e., preparation techniques, seasonings, ingredients).
4. 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.
5. As a prep cook: Prepares food items per work order as required by recipe card standards and to the standards set forth by Venue Chef.
6. Utilizes proper cooking methods, cooks to recipe and production specifications, handling, storing and rotating food properly in accordance with established health and safety standards.
7. Performs tasks and exhibits conduct within the standards of company guidelines, policies, and governmental control apparatus.
8. Exhibits basic food preparation skills and demonstrates a willingness to seek skill advancement.
9. Exhibits basic understanding of safe conduct in the kitchen environment.
10. Slices, dices, chops, and prepares raw products.
11. Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes plates as required.
12. Wipes counter areas, sinks and floors as required to maintain a clean and safe workstation.
13. Maintains cleanliness, readiness, sanitation of all work areas as directed in accordance with established health and safety standards.
14. Takes responsibility for and remedies any noticeable health code or safety violations.
15. Maintains par levels of operating supplies and food product for each workstation obtaining replacement stock from warehouse inventory in accordance with procedures.
16. Operates and maintains all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures.
17. Provides personalized service to customers and team members.
18. Knows and understands the core value system of War Horse and core values of your property.
19. Knows and promotes current casino events and programs and gives guests directions to all casino areas.
20. Leads by example and willingly takes responsibility for the details of this job description.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Education, experience, skills required, equipment used:

1. Must be 19 years or older.
2. High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
3. One (1) to five (5) years prior experience as a cook in a high-volume food service operation.
4. Kitchen sanitation, operation, and maintenance of kitchen equipment knowledge.
5. Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and nomenclature.
6. Required to taste and smell foods.
7. Knowledge of weights, measures, and recipe yield.
8. Possessing and maintaining culinary tools (knives) to perform the necessary job functions.
9. Excellent guest service/communication skills.
10. Tolerating industry standard chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing.
11. Working at a fast pace in often stressful environments.
12. Maintain a neat, professional, well-groomed appearance and uphold company appearance/dress standards.
13. Must be able to follow directions and take direction.
14. 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

1. Collaboration Skills
2. Guest Focus
3. Communication Proficiency
4. Flexibility
5. Problem Solving
6. Ethical Conduct
7. 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.