Cook II

Presque Isle Downs, Inc.; Town of Waterloo (NY); On-site; USD 37,319 - 41,465; Full time

Job summary

Presque Isle Downs, Inc. is seeking a Cook responsible for food preparation per recipes and safe handling practices. The role emphasizes consistency, quality, and urgency in service. The position offers a pay range of $27.09–$30.10 per hour in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The Cook will participate in pre-shift meetings, maintain sanitation and safety standards, and support a guest-focused hospitality culture. Flexibility to work varied shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Must pass Food Service Sanitation course.
• Attention to safety, sanitation and regulations.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow recipes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to prescribed recipes and safety standards.
• Maintain quality and consistency in food delivery.
• Use a digital thermometer to verify temperatures.
• Label and date items not stored in original containers.
• Adhere to 5S principles and housekeeping standards.
• Update daily management boards with lineup and prep lists.
• Provide courteous, professional hospitality reflecting company values.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Shift flexibility

Knife safety

Physical stamina

5S principles

Temperature checks

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary training preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Cook is responsible for food preparation in accordance with prescribed recipes and adherence to safe food handling techniques and practices. Focus on the department objective of - Consistency, Quality and Sense of Urgency. Pay Range: $27.09-$30.10/hour.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this class and are not all inclusive:

• Required to be punctual to pre-shift meeting with a positive attitude and openly participate.
• Consistently provide Old-World Hospitality and deliver Excitement, as well as live the company core values.
• Comply with department standards, guidelines, and objectives to include adherence to all Food Service and Sanitation, OSHA, and Hazcom standards and guidelines.
• Must pass Food Service Sanitation course and rigorously practice safe food handling.
• Clean as you go, clean spills immediately, practice safe knife handling.
• Complete daily check lists for position and adhere to kitchen setup roadmaps.
• Strictly adhere to all standardized recipes and be responsible for maintaining quality of food product and ensuring consistency in food delivery and standards.
• Possess and use a digital thermometer to verify food temperatures.
• Label and date all food items not stored in their original containers.
• Adhere to the 5S Principles of ensuring that items are “Sorted”, “Set in Order”, “Systematically Cleaned”, “Standardized”, and “Sustained”.
• Update Daily Management Systems board to include respective daily lineup, order guides, prep lists, line checks, perpetual inventories.
• Responsible for behaving in a gracious, kind, and warm manner that creates a sense of fondness, as well as a professional, courteous, and responsive manner, which reflects positively on the company and its core values.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by department and/or company management.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must have ability to:

• Accurately calculate figures and amounts and perform mathematical functions applicable to business needs.
• Interpret and follow through on a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Work all shifts including holidays, nights, weekend hours and overtime as business needs dictate.
• Wear plastic or latex gloves when handling ready to eat foods.
• Work in kitchen setting with varying temperatures.
• Be physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Perform physical movements such as push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. High school diploma or equivalent required, culinary training preferred. Knowledge of safe food preparation techniques and methods. Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation. Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and comprehend technical procedures, government regulations, business periodicals, instructions, and correspondence/memos, author reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Attention to detail and accuracy. Maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

In addition to the other duties described herein, every Team Member has the following responsibilities related to compliance with laws and regulations:

• Attend required training sessions offered by the casino.
• Obtain required license(s).
• Perform the duties described in compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Responsible for taking the necessary steps to ensure minors are not allowed to gamble or loiter in gambling areas, drink alcoholic beverages, or purchase tobacco.
• Knowledge of the ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures relating to the Team Member’s department.
• Knowledge of the property’s programs to address problem gambling.
• Consult with the appropriate individuals and maintain an effective system of written policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with the state regulations and Systems of Internal Controls.
• Responsible for taking the appropriate steps to investigate exceptions, fraud, and potential violations and report such instances to the appropriate levels of management.
• Report any acts of wrongdoing on behalf of any Team Member that they have knowledge of.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.