Lead Cook

Naskila Casino; Livingston (TX); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Naskila Casino is seeking an Lead Cook to join the kitchen team. The role involves cooking all items for Food & Beverage outlets under the direction of the Executive and Sous Chefs.

You will lead Cooks and Kitchen Stewards, supervise staff, ensure quality, and adhere to recipes, portion and temperature controls. Must be able to work Day/Swing/Overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays, and be at least 18 years old.

Formación

• Must be able to follow standardized written recipes.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish rapport with guests and team members.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Cooks and Kitchen Stewards to complete their duties.
• Communicate equipment malfunctions to Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Executive Chef.
• Prepare food items while supervising staff to meet recipe and quality standards within target times.
• Assist leadership with training new hires and less experienced cooks.
• Ensure operations, standards and procedures are consistently followed.
• Manage processes to maintain food quality, cleanliness and sanitation.
• Assist chefs with execution of all food items; rotate through kitchen stations as needed.
• Direct staff to uphold Naskila Casino Mission and F&B Mission.
• Follow recipes to control production and maintain consistency and freshness.
• Adhere to health codes and department procedures.

Conocimientos

Follow standardized recipes

Work under pressure

Communication skills

Interpersonal rapport with guests and팀

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

LEAD COOKHOURLY POSITION: $18.04/HRSchedule TBD - Must be flexible to work Day / Swing / Overnight shifts based on business needs including weekends and holidaysPURPOSE:Under the direction of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, this position is responsible for cooking all food items for all Food & Beverage outlets as part of the kitchen team.SUPERVISORY SCOPE:This position directly supervises:PositionCooksKitchen StewardsESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead the Cooks and Kitchen Stewards to complete their duties and responsibilities.Promptly communicate to Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Executive Chef the malfunctioning of kitchen equipment.Prepare food items while supervising kitchen staff to create food products according to recipe and quality standards within the targeted ticket times as directed by Management Team.Assist the Leadership Team with the training of new hires and less experienced cooks.Responsible for ensuring that department operations, standards, and procedures are uniformly implemented at all times.Manage all processes while simultaneously ensuring food quality and cleanliness standards throughout shifts.Assist Chefs with the execution of all food items. Able to work all kitchen stations as needed.Direct kitchen staff to follow and achieve the Naskila Casino Mission Statement and the Food and Beverage Mission Statement.Ensure all items are prepared in an efficient manner observing all quality, portion, presentation and temperature controls, and sanitation standards.Follow standardized recipes to control production and maintain consistency and freshness.Adhere to all health codes and department procedures.Additional duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS:Education and Experience:High School Diploma or GED.Minimum of one (1) year of cooking on the line in a commercial kitchen or restaurant as a lead cook or trainer.A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.Skills and Abilities:Ability to follow standardized written recipes.Demonstrate ability to work under pressure.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrate ability to establish rapport and effectively to various guests and team members.PREFERRED:Education and Experience:Minimum four (4) years’ experience as a short order line cook in restaurants with high volume or a minimum of two (2) years kitchen line supervision as a lead cook and trainer.REQUIRED TRAINING:New Team Member OrientationTeam Member Policy HandbookDepartment Policy HandbookGuest Service StandardsAny position related training deemed necessary by Department ManagerCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Must possess sensitivity to the Native American culture.Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Gaming License.Must comply with all Naskila Casino Policies.Must successfully complete an Introductory Period.Must be able to communicate and interact with Guests, fellow Team Members, and Management in a professional and courteous manner.Must follow all Safety Rules and Regulations.Must adhere to Dress Code and Appearance Policies.Must maintain and wear uniform provided by Naskila Casino, if applicable.Practice good personal hygiene.Must be willing to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays as deemed necessary by the Department Manager.GUEST SERVICE EXPECTATIONS:In support of our Brand Promise all Team Members will be expected to provide an Exceptional Entertainment Experience. Team Members will specifically:Delight Our GuestsPay Attention to DetailsHelp Other Team Members Succeed