Line Cook - Sand Springs

Osage Casino; Sand Springs (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Osage Casino is seeking a Line Cook for their Sand Springs location. The role involves preparing and cooking food items while ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment and a strong commitment to customer service.

Qualifications

• Two years of line or prep cook experience required.
• Knowledge of food preparation and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items for service in cooperation with kitchen staff.
• Follows recipes and maintains sanitation and timeliness.
• Provides excellent internal and external guest services.

Skills

Culinary Knowledge

Customer Service

Communication

Job description

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Overview
Under general supervision of the Sous Chef, maintains an efficient food operation by preparing, prepping hot and cold food items in accordance with production requirements, recipes, and established safety policies and procedures. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Two years of line or prep cook experience in high-volume, fast-paced restaurant required.
• Understand general culinary knowledge.
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and obtain and maintain a gaming license issued from the Osage Nation.
• Required to provide documents to show the applicant is eligible to work in the United States.
• Osage, Native American, and Veteran preference shall apply to all positions at Osage Casinos.
• Applicants must be able to perform all essential functions of job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Supervision Responsibilities: None.

Department Operations

• Prepares food items for service (chopping vegetables, butchering meat, preparing sauces, cooking menu items) in cooperation with kitchen staff as directed, maintaining sanitation and timeliness.
• Follows recipes, controls, portions, and presentation specifications as set by the Chefs.
• Monitors food waste and prep levels.
• Maintains stocking levels for pantry, line, and prep areas.
• Maintains rotation of items following FIFO methods.
• Monitors ticket times as dictated by courses and Chefs.
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and combination oven.
• Prepares foods using various cooking methods including frying, baking, broiling, sautéing, steaming, etc.
• Follows proper plate presentation, including carving meats, portioning food, adding gravies and sauces, garnishing servings.
• Contributes to team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Guest Service

• Provides excellent internal and external guest services, treating all guests with courtesy and consideration.
• Cooperates and communicates effectively with all employees, exhibiting mutual respect and a positive attitude.
• Monitors production and service levels by interacting with guests and staff.

Communication

• Keeps informed of company information via bulletin boards, digital signage, and newsletters.
• Communicates concerns and information to supervisors and listens to their feedback.
• Relates ideas for improvements to management.
• Reports unsafe behavior displayed by internal and external guests.

Regulatory Compliance

• Maintains good relationships with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance.
• Performs duties in accordance with company values, policies, laws, and gaming regulations, including the state-tribal compact, IGRA, MICS, ONGR, the Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC, USA Patriot Act, and Privacy Act.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of restaurant operations and food service principles.
• Knowledge of cold prep, knife handling, temperature maintenance, and sanitation standards.
• Knowledge of food preparation, presentation methods, and quality standards.
• Skill in cooking and preparing various foods.
• Ability to create a friendly atmosphere and demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact well with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Physical Demands

• Requires standing for long periods, walking, sitting, and handling objects.
• Ability to sit, stoop, kneel, crawl, and balance.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Good vision and hearing, ability to work at heights.

Work Environment

• Kitchen and casino setting with exposure to heat, cold, fumes, steam, smoke, and noise.
• Evening and weekend shifts may be required.
• Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, chemicals, and hazardous materials.