Line Cook I — Fast-Paced Prep & Station Expert

Little River Casino Resort; Michigan; On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Little River Casino Resort is seeking a culinary team member to support the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, preparing hot and cold foods and working on the line. You will assist in daily kitchen operations and uphold high quality and safety standards.

Qualified applicants have at least 3 months of cooking experience, knowledge of kitchen production, and must obtain ServSafe within 90 days. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment in our casino resort setting.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience of cooking and food preparation in a food operation
• Intermediate kitchen production knowledge, equipment use knowledge, and cooking methodology knowledge
• Must obtain ServSafe Certification within 90-days and maintain throughout employment
• Experience working with a Tribally run casino and/or resort preferred
• Age requirement: At least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Supports Lead Cooks, Sous Chefs and Supervisors in kitchen production.
• Ensures the protection, proper use, and maintenance of Little River Casino Resort assets.
• Preps and cooks for all food outlets.
• Responsible for preparing menu items in short order or in quantities.
• Responsible for reading/recording temperatures, following recipes, including weighing, and measuring of ingredients.
• Operates all cooking equipment including knife skills, basic grilling, frying, and sauté skills.
• Responsible for quality and presentation standards of basic soups, sauces, entrees, determination of proper cooking methods for different food items and provide quality assurance.
• Responsible for preps according to par levels.
• Checks and ensures food is adequately prepared for cooking and serving.
• Responsible for preparing salads, vegetables, fruits, sauces, gravies, meats, and assists in baking.
• Stocks, cleans, and organizes food service areas.
• Properly store food and supplies according to SERV safe guidelines.
• Works banquets when business needed.
• Must satisfactorily complete all training assigned by the Resort and the F&B department.
• Must adhere to the safety rules and regulations of the Little River Casino Resort and of the Food & Beverage department.
• Must be aware of and adhere to the emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Must be aware of and adhere to the Resorts Health & Safety Program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Little River Casino Resort is seeking a culinary team member to support the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, preparing hot and cold foods and working on the line. You will assist in daily kitchen operations and uphold high quality and safety standards.

Qualified applicants have at least 3 months of cooking experience, knowledge of kitchen production, and must obtain ServSafe within 90 days. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment in our casino resort setting.