Cook Helper, Buffet Americana - PT

Cherokee Nation Entertainment; Mississippi; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Entertainment is seeking a Cook Helper for Gold Strike Casino in Mississippi. The role focuses on basic food preparation, labeling, and sanitation, supporting cooks and service staff, with duties that require teamwork and guest assistance.

The position is hourly and full-time, with shifts including weekends and holidays, and located on-site in the casino's kitchen area. Strong knowledge of food products and health regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Six months of basic food preparation experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure requisitions are processed properly and placed in the designated area.
• Maintain solid knowledge of food products.
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment.
• Regularly run for food and restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Properly label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Assist the pantry worker, cook, master cook, and chef as needed in the execution of service.
• Work as a team and assist guests and employees with their needs and inquiries.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Skills

Knife skills

Menu knowledge

Communication

Health & safety

Initiative

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Cook Helper, you will be responsible for being knowledgeable of food products.

Primary Purpose

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Cook Helper, you will be responsible for being knowledgeable of food products.

Position: Hourly, Full-Time

Location: Gold Strike Casino

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure requisitions are processed properly and placed in the designated area.
• Maintain solid knowledge of food products.
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment.
• Regularly run for food and restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Properly label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Assist the pantry worker, cook, master cook, and chef as needed in the execution of service.
• Work as a team and assist guests and employees with their needs and inquiries.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of experience in basic food preparation.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to apply basic knife skills for preparation.
• Maintain a solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation.
• Communicate with management, chef, and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and employees.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Able to take initiative and exhibit flexibility.
• Highly motivated and energetic personality.
• 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 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.