Cook - Prep - SB

Casino Queen; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Casino Queen in East St. Louis, IL is seeking a prep cook to join our kitchen team. You will follow recipes and internal standards to prepare batch items for service, operate and maintain equipment, and keep your workstation clean and organized.

At least 1 year prep cook experience and a high school diploma or GED are required. This is a fast-paced, 24-hour operation with opportunities to grow. The employer emphasizes safety, attendance, and reliable performance.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year prep cook experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work clean and safe at all times.
• Ability to adjust to guests' needs in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and internal standards to produce batch recipes and menu items.
• Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment to ensure longevity and desired results.
• Keep workstations stocked, clean, safe, and organized at all times.
• Communicate guest service opportunities, quality issues, and shortages to management.
• Adhere to health department rules and time/temperature controls for food safety.

Skills

Prep Cook experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Smiles, provides exceptional customer service, and always treats guests and coworkers with respect.
• Participate regularly in departmental and company meetings.
• Follows recipes and internal standards to produce batch recipes and menu items for service.
• Properly operates, cleans, and maintains kitchen equipment to ensure longevity and desired results are achieved.
• Strong organizational skill, works clean, and in a safe and sanitary manner at all times.
• Ability to adjust to guests needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Must abide by all health department rules/regulations. Understands time and temperature controls and has a working knowledge of food safety.
• Knowledgeable in the products the company serves.
• Sets and keeps workstation and the surrounding areas properly stocked, clean, safe, and organized.
• Communicates all guest service opportunities, quality issues, and product shortages to management.
• Must proactively prioritize needs and effectively manage resources.
• Follows the company’s attendance policy as well as other rules and regulations set forth in the handbook.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1 year Prep Cook experience in a fast-paced environment, required
• High School Diploma/GED, required

Working Environment & Physical Efforts

• The hospitality industry is a 24 Hour 365-day operation.
• This position will primarily be indoor under controlled temperatures.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor climates
• Frequent: standing, walking, with repetitive movement of fingers, legs, arms, and hands
• Occasional: sitting, kneeling, reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Speech and Vision abilities are required

Target Salary Rate: $17.00 per hour

Detail Oriented

Novice

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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