Cook, Buffet Americana FT

Cherokee Nation Businesses; Mississippi; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Businesses in Tunica, MS is seeking a Cook to skillfully apply culinary techniques in a fast-paced, high-volume environment at Gold Strike Casino.

You will maintain strong knowledge of foods, assist kitchen staff, and ensure safety and sanitation. The role requires flexibility with shifts including weekends.

Join a team committed to quality dining and guest satisfaction, with opportunities to grow within the casino kitchen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience as a Cook in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and apply culinary techniques with quality and presentation.
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment.
• Restock kitchen supplies to ensure smooth service.
• Label and date products to ensure safety and sanitation.
• Maintain menu knowledge and assist team during service.
• Support Master Cook, Pantry and Kitchen staff during service.
• Understand base sauces, stocks and soups preparation.
• Collaborate with guests and staff to address needs and issues.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Food safety

Knife skills

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Portion control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cryovac machines

Slicers

Refrigerators

Smallwares

Beverage machines

Job description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

As a Cook, you will be responsible for skillfully applying culinary techniques.

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE: As a Cook, you will be responsible for skillfully applying culinary techniques.

Position: Full-Time

Location: Gold Strike Casino - Tunica, MS

Responsibilities – PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain solid knowledge of food products and skillfully apply culinary techniques.
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment.
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Properly label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Maintain solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation.
• Assist Master Cook, Pantry, and Kitchen workers in the execution of service.
• Maintain solid knowledge, understanding, and preparation of base sauces, stocks, and soups.
• Work as a team, assisting all guests and employees' needs and inquiries.
• Communicate with management, chef, and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and employees.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Qualifications – MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience as a Cook in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of knives and knife skills, standard kitchen equipment and supplies, including, but not limited to toasters, refrigerators, coolers, slicers, beverage machines, Cryovac machines, and smallwares.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts.

Working Conditions

• This role includes frequent standing and bending.
• Constant walking, reaching, balancing, and grasping items in a food preparation area.
• It also includes lifting carrying and pushing up to 50 lbs.
• This is not intended to include every duty or responsibility of the job nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do this job.

This position may require strenuous physical activities and exposure to pipe, cigar, and/or cigarette smoking. An ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays may also be required.