Cook I: High-Volume Kitchen & Buffet Prep

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

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.