COOK (PART-TIME)

LOUISIANA DOWNS INVESTMENT COMPANY; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

LOUISIANA DOWNS INVESTMENT COMPANY in Bossier City, LA is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook a variety of menu items in a fast-paced casino kitchen. You will handle salads, sandwiches, hot dogs, pizza and more, ensuring quality and timely service.

The role requires at least six months of cooking experience, ability to work any shift, and teamwork with coworkers. Must provide own tools and have English proficiency and a sanitation certificate.

Qualifications

• Six months' prior experience as a cook or cook's helper.
• Read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must provide own tools.
• Willing to work any day and any shift.
• Team player with coworkers.
• POS system knowledge preferred.
• Local health department sanitation certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and produces menu items to standards in a quick and efficient manner.
• Prepare items such as salads, appetizers, sandwiches, hot dogs, pizza, etc.
• Prepares, cooks, and seasons all food.
• Skilled in fry cook, broiler, and Garde Manager.
• Controls food production in all work areas including cooking methods, times and temperatures.
• Adheres to kitchen sanitation programs.
• Maintains assigned station and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.

Skills

Teamwork

English

POS system

Education

Health department sanitation certificate

Tools

POS system

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Cooks all food orders, in a quick, timely and accurate manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares and produces menu items to standards in a quick and efficient manner.
• Ability to prepare items such as but not limited to salads, appetizers, sandwiches, hot dogs, pizza, etc.
• Prepares, cooks, and seasons all food.
• Skilled in fry cook, broiler, and Garde Manager.
• Controls food production in all work areas including proper cooking methods, proper cooking times and temperature.
• Adheres to kitchen maintenance and sanitation programs.
• Maintains assigned station and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.

Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Six (6) months prior experience as a cook or cooks helper.
• Previous working knowledge of point of sales system preferred.
• Must be able to provide own tools.
• Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift.
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.
• Local health department sanitation certificate.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

DEMANDS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

PHYSICAL & MENTAL:

• Must be able to work inside a kitchen and on a fry line during most of shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to push and pull carts weighing up to 300 pounds.
• Must possess coordination and dexterity to use kitchen utensils, such as, knives, spatulas, food tongs, etc.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, crouch, kneel, push, and pull when rotating stock and cleaning work area.
• Must be able to operate the following kitchen equipment: stoves, grills, fryers, broilers, and other utensils in preparing the food orders.
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
• Must present a well groomed appearance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to maneuver around all areas of the kitchen.
• Must be able to tolerate areas with extreme hot and cold temperatures.