Line Cook - $20/hr + $2/hr Shift Differential

Treasure Island Resort & Casino; Welch Township (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Treasure Island Resort & Casino is seeking a kitchen professional to ensure quality, timely food preparation and presentation in a fast-paced environment. The role requires hands-on cooking, knowledge of multiple ovens and grills, and adherence to sanitation standards.

Base pay is $20.00/hour with a $2.00/hour shift differential for swing and grave shifts. The position may involve cash handling and interaction with guests and staff on a busy casino floor.

Qualifications

• 2 years line cooking experience.
• Experience with grills, roast-and-hold ovens, conventional and convection ovens, fryers.
• Cash handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality, quantity and timeliness of food preparation.
• Ensure quality food presentation, portioning and proper garnishes / substitution procedures are followed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of menu items and standards.
• Follow procedures for food storage, rotation, spoilage, sanitation and prevention of cross-contamination.
• Follow recipes, times and temperatures in order to produce high quality and consistent products.
• Maintain a safe, organized and clean work area and conform to Indian Health Services standards.
• Assist cashiers as needed to greet guests, take/deliver food and beverage orders, operate POS and handle cash.

Skills

Accurate and detail-oriented

Highly organized

Good verbal and interpersonal

Cash handling

Tools

Grills & ovens

Convection ovens

Job description

Pay Rate: $20.00 an hour with $2.00 an hour additional shift differential on swing and grave shift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for quality, quantity and timeliness of food preparation
• Ensure quality food presentation, portioning and proper garnishes / substitution procedures are followed
• Demonstrate knowledge of menu items and standards
• Follow procedures for food storage, rotation, spoilage, sanitation and prevention of cross-contamination
• Follow recipes, times and temperatures in order to produce high quality and consistent products
• Maintain a safe, organized and clean work area and conform to Indian Health Services standards
• Assist cashiers as need to include greeting guests, taking / delivering food and beverage orders, operating point-of-sales system and handling cash and cash equivalents

KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required Knowledge and Certification:

• 2 years line cooking experience
• Previous knowledge of kitchen design and experience with operation of grills, roast-and-hold ovens, conventional and convection ovens, fryers, etc.

Preferred Knowledge and Certification:

• Previous cash handling experience

Required Skills:

• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Highly organized and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Required Abilities:

• Ability to work fast and efficiently
• Ability to follow established dress code policies and practice good personal hygiene
• Ability to learn proper equipment usage
• Ability to interact with guests, coworkers and management in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to serve both internal and external customers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to walk and / or stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to 8 hours
• Must have a good sense of balance, and be able to bend, kneel and stoop
• Must be able to reach and twist routinely
• Must be able to push, pull and grasp objects routinely
• Must have the ability to independently lift 25+ pounds routinely
• Must be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions
• Must have good eye hand coordination

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in the kitchen area near the gaming floor or Bowling Center Complex and may include fumes, hot and cold temperatures, flashing lights, frequent loud noises, and cigarette smoke
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including all shifts, weekends and holidays
• Occasionally overtime may be required
• Occasionally must deal with angry or hostile individuals