Cook

Victory Casino Cruises; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Victory Casino Cruises is seeking a Cook to maintain food quality and safety standards. The role involves preparing ingredients, ensuring cleanliness, and managing food temperatures. Candidates must have experience in the food service industry and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

The position requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants must be clear of all visible tattoos and pass background checks. Join our team to contribute to providing exceptional culinary experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of experience in the food service industry.
• Experience working with various kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitary working environment.
• Prepare ingredients and serving pieces for dishes.
• Ensure food safety through proper temperature control.
• Maintain proper labeling of food products.
• Practice portion control.
• Maintain equipment and report breakdowns.
• Communicate effectively with managers and coworkers.
• Work efficiently under pressure.

Skills

Culinary terminology knowledge

Strong communication skills

Teamwork ability

Organizational skills

Tools

Slicers

Food processors

Knives

Fryers

Ovens

Toasters

Job description

Cook

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standard of food quality by ensuring a clean, sanitary, and safe working environment.
• Prepare and assemble ingredients, pans, utensils, plates, and serving pieces for each dish or serving period.
• Establish and maintain proper hot and cold food temperatures to ensure food safety.
• Maintain proper labeling of food products.
• Practice portion control to keep food costs low.
• Ensure the station is properly stocked to par sheets.
• Maintain equipment and report any breakdowns to the supervisor or manager immediately.
• Report to the Manager or Supervisor about changes or new tasks.
• Maintain good personal hygiene and respect fellow employees and guests.
• Be able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for several hours at a time.
• Be organized and able to work under pressure.

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum six (6) months of experience in the food service industry.
• Experience working with slicers, food processors, knives, fryers, ovens, and toasters.
• Knowledge of proper food handling and storage procedures.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of culinary terminology and proper knife usage.
• Strong communication skills with managers/supervisors, servers, and other culinary specialists.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Organized and able to work under pressure.
• 18 years of age or older.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hours and Shifts

Due to the type of business, you must be able to work nights, weekends, special occasions, and holidays.

Other

• Victory Casino Cruises has a no visible tattoo policy. For this position you must be clear of all visible tattoos.
• Must successfully pass a drug test, background screening, and credit check.
• Must obtain a TWIC and MMC. Acceptable documents: passport or government‑issued photo ID and certified copy of birth certificate (supporting documents required for name change). Individuals with pending court cases or on probation will not qualify for badging approval.