Line Cook: Elevate Your Craft in a Casino Kitchen

Hrapply; Glendale (AZ); Presencial; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment is seeking a cook to prepare a variety of foods for enterprise guests. You will apply knife skills, cooking techniques, and stock and sauce knowledge while following standardized recipes for multiple food venues.

You must be at least 18, with a high school diploma or GED and able to pass pre-employment checks. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and maintaining clean, organized kitchens in a fast-paced casino environment.

Qualificações

• High school degree or GED preferred; 2 years of recent experience as a cook or equivalent combination of recent experience and education.
• Must be at least 18 years of age; no felony, theft or stealing convictions.
• Pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background check, gaming license may be required.

Responsabilidades

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods according to the menu and demand.
• Uses proper knife skills, cooking techniques, and methods.
• Reads and follows standardized recipes for all venues and outlets.
• Maintains clean, organized, and sanitized work areas; communicates with the Assistant Sous Chef.

Conhecimentos

Kitchen equipment

Food safety

Butchery basics

Sauce making

Stock making

English communication

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Sous Chef. This position entails using a wide array of cooking techniques to prepare food for enterprise guests, basic skill in meat and fish butchery, basic knowledge of preparation of stocks and sauces, placing stock in proper storage areas, cleaning and maintaining work areas and kitchens, and overall production for all Food & Beverage venues.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
•Cooks and prepares a variety of foods, quantities, styles, according to the menu and demand of the business.
•Uses and or learns proper knife skills, cooking techniques, cooking methods and terminology.
•Reads, understands and follows standardized recipes when preparing all foods for all food venues and outlets.
•Understands and follows through with all assigned tasks.
•Communicates with Assistant Sous Chef.
•Maintains and communicates with Assistant Sous Chef regarding the foods/products needed to ensure safe par levels and proper stock levels.
•Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized and sanitized work area all while following all tribal, city, state and federal health/food safety regulations and codes.
•Responsible for making sure that all areas of their assigned venue/outlet/kitchen are taken care of and all assigned duties are completed.
•Responsible for all food/storage areas (refrigeration, freezer, and dry storage) are kept clean, organized, labeled and dated.
•Responsible for all equipment, tools, floors, work stations and food prep areas are kept clean and organized; as well as free from all clutter, trash and non-approved items.
•Ensuring that all venues are completely ready to open by designated time set by management.
•Demonstrate Desert Diamond Casino “On Brand” attitude towards team members & guest at all times.
•Displays, supports and reinforces Desert Diamond Casino’s Spirit of Service Standards.
•Works according to established procedures of the Casino.
•Responsible for being able to communicate well with team members while maintaining a positive and professional work environment.
•Contributes to a team effort and accomplishing all tasks.
•Performs other duties as required.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:
High school degree or GED preferred. 2 years of recent experience as a cook or equivalent combination of recent experience and education. Must be at least 18 years of age or older. No felony, theft or stealing convictions. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background investigation, obtain and maintain a gaming license and to include the following:

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:
•Knowledge of kitchen equipment, utensils, tools and machinery.
•Knowledge of safe practices in a kitchen working environment.
•Knowledge of Basic butchery techniques
•Knowledge of basic Sauce and stock making
•Ability to obtain a Food Handlers card.
•Ability to obtain TIPS certification.
•Ability to communicate, read, and write clearly in basic English.
•Ability to demonstrate outstanding guest service at all times.
•Ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment.
•Ability to perform in a professional appearance and manner.
•Ability to be organized and coordinating task amongst co-workers.
•Ability to safely use and administer cleaning equipment and supplies.
•Knowledge of basic foods and there uses.
•Knowledge of all food safety regulations.
•Ability to learn culinary methods, techniques and principles.
•Ability to clearly communicate to all levels of management.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the team member will be required to stand for extended periods of time sometimes in the same place. The job will entail constant communication at all times to communicate where you are and to communicate the task at hand. The job will require you to use your hands constantly for cutting, grabbing, lifting, washing, touching, sensing and holding items. You will be required to walk often at a safe pace. The team member occasionally is required to sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:
Work is generally performed in the casino’s kitchen area with exposure to heat, fumes, steam, second hand smoke, and a high noise level. Days, evenings, graveyards, holidays and/or weekend work are required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required. Will work in all venues unless specified by Food & Beverage Management.