Cook I

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment Sahuarita is seeking a Cook I to support the Room Chef and F&B Back of the House in preparing foods across venues. You will use a wide range of cooking techniques, learn basic butchery, stocks, sauces, and ensure proper storage and sanitation while adhering to health and casino standards.

This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy with recipes, and keeping work areas clean and organized.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED preferred.
• Two years of recent experience as a cook or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background check and obtain Gaming License.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods according to menu and demand.
• Learns proper knife skills and cooking techniques.
• Reads, understands and follows standardized recipes.
• Communicates with Room Chef.
• Maintains stock levels and par levels; ensures proper storage.

Skills

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Recipe reading

Team communication

Food safety

English literacy

Guest service

Organization

Fast-paced work

Sanitation

Education

High school degree or GED preferred

Job description

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Room Chef and F&B Back of the House Intern, this position entails using a wide array of cooking techniques to prepare food for enterprise guests, basic skill in meat and fish butchery, basic knowledge of preparation of stocks and sauces, placing stock in proper storage areas, cleaning and maintaining work areas and kitchens, and overall production for all Food & Beverage venues.

Position Summary

Cook I 14037 DDC - Sahuarita, AZ Job Description: Under the direct supervision of the Room Chef and F&B Back of the House Intern, this position entails using a wide array of cooking techniques to prepare food for enterprise guests, basic skill in meat and fish butchery, basic knowledge of preparation of stocks and sauces, placing stock in proper storage areas, cleaning and maintaining work areas and kitchens, and overall production for all Food & Beverage venues.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods, quantities, styles, according to the menu and demand of the business.
• Uses and or learns proper knife skills, cooking techniques, cooking methods and terminology.
• Reads, understands and follows standardized recipes when preparing all foods for all food venues and outlets.
• Understands and follows through with all assigned tasks
• Communicates with Room Chef.
• Maintains and communicates with Room Chef the foods/products needed to ensure safe par levels and proper stock levels.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized and sanitized work area all while following all Tribal, City, State and Federal health/food safety regulations and codes.
• Responsible for making sure that all areas of their assigned venue/outlet/kitchen are taken care of and all assigned duties are completed.
• Ensuring that all venues are completely ready to open by designated time set by management.
• Responsible for all food/storage areas (refrigeration, freezer, and dry storage) are kept clean, organized, labeled and dated.
• Responsible for all equipment, tools, floors, work stations and food prep areas are kept clean and organized; as well as free from all clutter, trash and non-approved items.
• Works according to established procedures of the Casino.
• Responsible for being able to communicate well with team members while maintaining a positive and professional work environment.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishing all tasks.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education And Experience

High school degree or GED preferred and two years of recent experience as a cook or equivalent combination of recent experience and education. Must be at least 18 years of age or older. No felony, theft or stealing convictions. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation and obtain and maintain a Gaming License and to include the following:

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, And Certifications

• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, utensils, tools and machinery
• Knowledge of safe practices in a kitchen working environment
• Knowledge of basic sauce and stock making
• Knowledge of basic butchery techniques
• Ability to obtain Food Handler’s card
• Ability to communicate, read, and write clearly in basic English
• Ability to demonstrate outstanding guest service at all times
• Ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment
• Ability to perform in a professional appearance and manner
• Ability to be organized and coordinating task amongst team members
• Ability to safely use and administer cleaning equipment and supplies
• Knowledge of basic foods and their uses
• Knowledge of all food safety regulations
• Ability to learn culinary methods, techniques and principles
• Ability to clearly communicate to all levels of management

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand for extended periods of time sometimes in the same place. The job will entail constant communication at all times to communicate where you are and to communicate the task at hand. The job will require you to use your hands constantly for cutting, grabbing, lifting, washing, touching, sensing and holding items. You will be required to walk often at a safe pace. The employee occasionally is required to sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is generally performed in the Casino’s kitchen area with exposure to heat, fumes, steam, second hand smoke, and a high noise level. Days, evenings, graveyards, holidays and/or weekend work are required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may also be required. Will work in all venues unless specified by the Executive Chef or Food & Beverage Leadership.