Lodge Casino - Prep Cook—Seasons Buffet

DeKalb Health; Black Hawk (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1000 Hiring Bonus

$200 Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

7 paid Holidays

80 hours of Vacation after 1 year

48 Hours Sick Time

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid Life Insurance

Matching 401K after 90 days

Employee Meal Discounts

Free Parking

Discounted Bus Tickets

Learning & Development programs

Advancement from within

Job summary

The Lodge Casino in Black Hawk, CO is seeking a Prep Cook-Seasons Buffet to support our busy kitchen. You will perform foundational prep, follow recipes, and maintain food safety standards in a fast-paced gaming environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program including bonuses, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, health plans, and retirement savings. Join a team that promotes learning and internal advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Basic culinary knowledge or willingness to learn.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, holidays, and variable shifts.
• Food Safety Handler certification.
• Food Safety Manager Certification.
• Identification that establishes identity.
• Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform foundational prep tasks including washing, cutting, peeling, trimming, and portioning ingredients
• Follow standardized recipes, production sheets, and prep lists
• Measure ingredients accurately to ensure consistency
• Label, date, and store products using FIFO and food safety standards
• Maintain proper temperature control during preparation and storage
• Report damaged, spoiled, or low inventory items promptly
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized workstation
• Clean tools, equipment, and surfaces according to procedures
• Remove waste and maintain safe work conditions
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements
• Use equipment properly and report hazards immediately
• Other related duties include but not limited to complying with the following: Colorado Limited Gaming Act, Colorado Gaming Rules and Regulations, Colorado Internal Control Minimum Procedures, Colorado Liquor and Beer Codes, Federal requirements for Anti-Money Laundering, Company Policies, and IRS reporting

Skills

Basic culinary knowledge

Flexible availability

Attention to detail

Stamina/standing for long periods

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Food Safety Handler

Food Safety Manager Certification

Job description

• Location 240 Main Street,Black Hawk, CO, 80422,United States
• Base Pay $17.00 / Hour
• Job Category Food & Beverage
• Employee Type FT Hourly Non Exempt
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

A Legacy of Excellence

Entertaining Your World

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (JEI) is a developer, owner and operator of gaming and entertainment facilities across the United States. Core to the company's value is our commitment to ethical leadership, outstanding training, and open employee communication.

The Lodge Casino is currently in search of a "Prep Cook-Seasons Buffet" . We are Colorado's First Choice For Fun not only for our guests, but for our employees too! If you are looking for a fun and exciting atmosphere, now is the perfect time to jump start your career. The Lodge Casino opened its doors in June 1998, in Black Hawk, CO. Our property features more than 52,000 square feet of state-of-the-art gaming space, four delicious restaurants, nearly 900 slot machines, 23 table games, four bars and 50 spacious boutique hotel rooms.

Our employees are supported with a comprehensive benefits program that include the following:

• $1000 Hiring Bonus
• $200 Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 7 paid Holidays
• 80 hours of Vacation after 1 year of employment
• 48 Hours of Sick Time available immediately and renews annually
• We offer a variety of affordable medical, dental, vision and flexible spending account plans after 60 days
• Employee Assistance Program FREE of charge
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Matching 401K program after 90 days
• Employee Meal Discounts
• Free Parking
• Discounted Bus Tickets
• Ongoing learning and development programs
• Work toward your future advancement within the company-most of our supervisors and managers are promoted from within

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform foundational prep tasks including washing, cutting, peeling, trimming, and portioning ingredients
• Follow standardized recipes, production sheets, and prep lists
• Measure ingredients accurately to ensure consistency
• Label, date, and store products in accordance with FIFO and food safety standards
• Maintain proper temperature control during preparation and storage
• Report damaged, spoiled, or low inventory items promptly
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized workstation
• Clean tools, equipment, and surfaces according to procedures
• Remove waste and maintain safe work conditions
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements
• Use equipment properly and report hazards immediately
• Other related duties include but not limited to complying with the following: Colorado Limited Gaming Act, Colorado Gaming Rules and Regulations, Colorado Internal Control Minimum Procedures, Colorado Liquor and Beer Codes, Federal requirements for Anti-Money Laundering, Company Policies, and IRS reporting

Skills, Education and Other Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience.
• Basic culinary knowledge or strong willingness to learn
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, holidays, and variable shifts
• Food Safety Handler
• Food Safety Manager Certification
• Identification that establishes identity
• Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States