Cook I (Central Kitchen)

Kewadin Casinos; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kewadin Casinos in Michigan is seeking a Cook I to prepare soups, sauces, hot entrees, pastas and vegetables in a high-volume kitchen under Cook III guidance. You may assist with banquet and buffet prep and the upkeep of the buffet.

This role emphasizes attentive, cheerful, professional service to guests and coworkers, strict adherence to recipe standards, safety and sanitation, and teamwork. Applicants should have high-volume cooking experience and be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have previous food and beverage preparation experience in a high-volume operation.
• Experience in quantity cooking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain portion control and attractive presentation per recipe standards.
• Consult with Cook III or managers on daily prep and future day prep needs.
• Clean and restock workstation for the next shift.
• Prepare items like cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, horseradish and cut lemons.
• Take temperatures hourly and log information at end of shift.
• Keep buffet neat, stocked and food at safe temperatures.
• Support carving of roasted meat for the buffet each night.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work environment throughout shift.

Skills

Food prep experience

Quantity cooking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Sanitation certificate

Job description

Position Summary

The Cook I, under the direction of the Cook III is responsible for preparing and cooking all food products, including soups, sauces, hot entrees, pastas and vegetables in a timely fashion in quantities as business volume dictates. The position assists in preparing and cooking for banquets, employee meals, and other special functions; including food products for the buffet and the upkeep of the buffet. The position is responsible for providing attentive, cheerful, courteous, professional customer service to all customers, internal and external, striving to always exceed their expectations.

Position Summary

The Cook I, under the direction of the Cook III is responsible for preparing and cooking all food products, including soups, sauces, hot entrees, pastas and vegetables in a timely fashion in quantities as business volume dictates. The position assists in preparing and cooking for banquets, employee meals, and other special functions; including food products for the buffet and the upkeep of the buffet. The position is responsible for providing attentive, cheerful, courteous, professional customer service to all customers, internal and external, striving to always exceed their expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Maintain, consistent and attractive product presentation thru portion control, fresh and attractive garnishes and strict adherence to recipe standards.
• Consult with Cook III, Restaurant Manager or Food Operations Manager on daily prep list and on all prep work to be done for the day and the following day.
• Clean and restock workstation for following shift.
• Prepare food items such as making cocktail sauce, tarter sauce, horseradish sauce, cutting lemons, etc.
• Take temperatures each hour and logs information at end of shift.
• Work closely with the other Cooks to let them know when food products are getting low on buffet.
• Cook, fill and refill food products and keeps buffet neat and clean.
• Carve a variety of roasted meat each night on buffet.
• Maintain clean and appetizing buffet and ensures food is fresh.
• Monitor temperatures and notifies management of issues.
• Demonstrate safety, security, and hospitality.
• Check all backups for food already in use on the buffet.
• Check temperature and water content levels on all food holding equipment in use.
• Inform the Lead Cook, Restaurant Manager or Food Operations Manager, on the status of the assigned prep work.
• Date, label, and store all products in an efficient and sanitary manner.
• Keep and maintain a high level of cleanliness and sanitation with equipment and workstation throughout shift.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

(includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Maintain safe food handling procedures while adhering to recipe standards.
• Operate a point-of-sale system (POS).
• Rotate food products in walk-ins and workstations.
• Attend all mandatory trainings and meetings.
• All other job-related duties as assigned.

Contacts

Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments, customers and outside vendors/service providers.

Physical Requirements

Position type heavy with lifting of 100 pounds with team or dual lifting and frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Physical factors include constant standing, walking, pushing/pulling, use of hearing, smell near/midrange/far vision, depth perception, color/field of vision; frequent carrying/lifting, stooping, reaching, manual handling, typing and bending; occasional sitting, climbing, kneeling and crawling. Working conditions include constant exposure to noise and air quality; frequent exposure to extreme heat/cold and dimly lit conditions; occasional exposure to weather, wet/humidity and vibration. Potential hazards include constant exposure to moving mechanical parts, electric shock, chemicals, computer use and equipment; occasional exposure to high exposed places, and insecticides/pesticides.

Requirements

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

Must have previous food and beverage preparation experience in a high-volume operation. Experience in quantity cooking preferred.

Certification/License

Sanitation Certificate required within 6 months of hire; training will be provided.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic math skills required. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisor personnel, coworkers and the general public. Must be neat in appearance, must be friendly and polite. Must have a positive attitude and be a team player. Must be flexible and available to work various shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. Must be able to work extended hours when needed. Native American preferred.

Salary: $16.20 per hour