Elite Line Cook II: Fast-Paced Casino Kitchen

Ponca Gaming; Omaha (NE); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ponca Gaming in Omaha, NE seeks a Cook II to lead a culinary line and prepare meals to guest specifications. Starting at $22/hr, the role conducts recipes, portioning, and safe equipment use in a fast-paced casino kitchen.

The position requires 4 years in a high-volume kitchen, a culinary degree or related education, and the ability to handle nights, weekends, and holidays onsite, while maintaining strict cleanliness and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in a busy high volume, quality kitchen operation.
• Culinary degree or related educational degree is preferred. ACF American Culinary Federation Certificate is helpful.
• Must be able to sauté, broil, braise, basic roasting skills.
• Must be skilled with kitchen equipment, ingredients, and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to create a positive guest experience with both internal and external guests.
• Must be able to read recipes, follow instructions and interpret as needed to create a quality product with little to no waste.
• Must be able to maintain the appropriate Gaming License.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate food safety training certificate.
• Must be able to add, subtract, calculate fractions, and multiply in the production of recipes and requesting supplies.

Responsabilités

• Ensures all orders are prepared to established standards and recipes.
• Properly measures ingredients and follows all recipes and food portion requirements.
• Uses all kitchen equipment such as knives, grills, ovens, flattops, fryers, and warmers are used appropriately and safely in food preparation.
• Ensures all temperature requirements are met, and proper storage is maintained. Responsible for monitor holding and storage temperatures.
• Assists in ensuring high quality products and the cost of goods is within acceptable standards. Monitors inventory and ensures supplies are fresh and well stocked.
• Approves and ensures all dishes are polished and presentable to every guest.
• Ensures culinary staff to meet daily service standards, procedures, sanitation requirements and maintain a high level of guest service.
• Performs opening/closing and side work assignments.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ensures work areas are set up and maintained for cleanliness and organization of work area according to food safety standards and sanitation requirements.
• Performs all duties in a positive and professional manner. Maintains a clean and professional appearance according to company standards.
• Responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef/Sous Chef.
• Responsible for maintaining a consistent, regular attendance record.
• Must be able to work the required work schedule, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Works physically onsite to perform all assigned tasks.
• Ensures all safety standards are met, and possible safety hazards are quickly resolved.

Connaissances

4 years’ experience in a busy high‑vol

Strong interpersonal and communication

Must be able to read recipes and math

Safe food handling & sanitation

Attention to detail

Sauté, broil, braise and roasting

Kitchen equipment operation

Ability to work nights/weekends/holid

Gaming license readiness

Formation

Culinary degree or related education

ACF certificate helpful

Description du poste

Ponca Gaming in Omaha, NE seeks a Cook II to lead a culinary line and prepare meals to guest specifications. Starting at $22/hr, the role conducts recipes, portioning, and safe equipment use in a fast-paced casino kitchen.

The position requires 4 years in a high-volume kitchen, a culinary degree or related education, and the ability to handle nights, weekends, and holidays onsite, while maintaining strict cleanliness and safety standards.