Prep Cook

Presque Isle Downs, Inc.; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Presque Isle Downs, Inc. in Dumfries, Virginia is seeking a Prep Cook to support the food and beverage department. This role involves preparing ingredients, keeping the kitchen organized, and assisting chefs with food preparation tasks.

The ideal candidate will have basic culinary knowledge, the ability to stand for long hours, and the physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds. Compliance with local laws and completing required training is also essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Must possess basic culinary knowledge with the ability to follow directions and the desire to advance into a skilled cooking position.
• Must be able to stand for longer than 8 hours.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Keeping the kitchen clean and orderly.
• Ensuring all ingredients are in stock for the Chef to complete their menu.
• Washing cutlery and dishes.
• Parboiling foods to assist the Chef.
• Seasoning and preparing necessary ingredients for cooking.
• Preparing simple dishes like salads.

Skills

Basic culinary knowledge

Ability to follow directions

Ability to stand for longer than 8 hours

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

Virginia Racing Commission License

Valid Driver's License with a minimum of three years driving experience

Job description

The Rose Gaming Resort is a gaming and entertainment complex located in Dumfries, Virginia.

JOB SUMMARY

The Prep Cook is responsible for supporting the food and beverage department by preparing food prior to the cooking stage. Duties include cutting vegetables and fruit, rotating items on the buffet lines, providing internal guest service by effectively communicating with co-workers, and assisting with separating deliveries and storing items in proper storage areas. Performs additional job duties as assigned by Sous Chef.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keeping the kitchen clean and orderly
• Ensuring all ingredients are in stock for the Chef to complete their menu.
• Washing cutlery and dishes
• Parboiling foods, allowing the Chef to prepare the menu more efficiently.
• Seasoning and preparing the necessary ingredients for cooking.
• Preparing some dishes such as salads or other less complex menu items
• Setting out all the Chef’s ingredients before each shift and refill as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

In addition to the other duties described herein, each Team Member has the following responsibilities related to compliance with laws and regulations.

• Attend required training sessions offered by the Company.
• Obtain and retain required license(s).
• Perform the duties described in compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Take the necessary steps to ensure minors are not allowed to gamble or loiter in gambling areas, drink alcoholic beverages, or purchase tobacco.
• Have knowledge of the ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures relating to the Team Member’s department.
• Have knowledge of the Property’s programs to address problem gaming.
• Report any acts of wrongdoing of which the Team Member may have knowledge.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must possess basic culinary knowledge with the ability to follow directions and the desire to advance into a skilled cooking position.
• Must be able to stand for longer than 8 hours
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Virginia Racing Commission License

Valid Driver’s License with a minimum of three (3) years driving experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may also be required to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of this job which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All duties or requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be expected to follow any other job‑related instruction and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.