Prep Cook

The Rose Gaming Resort; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rose Gaming Resort is looking for a Prep Cook in Dumfries, VA. The successful candidate will support the food and beverage department by preparing food prior to cooking. Responsibilities include washing dishes, parboiling foods, and ensuring the kitchen remains clean and organized.

A basic culinary knowledge, standing for long periods, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required. Join a dynamic team providing top-notch culinary experiences!

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, 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 refilling as necessary.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Knowledge of local laws and regulations

Education

Basic culinary knowledge

Job description

Title

Prep Cook

Location

Dumfries, VA, US, 22026

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 the 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 refilling as necessary.

Required Skills and Abilities

• 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 gambling.
• 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 50 lbs. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.

EEO Statement

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