Prep Cook

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment is seeking an experienced Kitchen Intern/Prep role to support room chefs and pastry cooks in a fast-paced casino kitchen. You will learn cooking and baking techniques, prep foods, and assist in various Food & Beverage venues under supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and six months in a kitchen or related role. You must be 18+, pass background checks, and obtain a gaming license as required.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High School Degree or GED preferred.
• Six months in a working kitchen or six months as a Kitchen Steward or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and able to pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prepare a variety of foods according to menu and demand.
• Follow standardized recipes and kitchen procedures.
• Communicate clearly with Lead Cooks and Room Chefs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitized work area following health codes.
• Assist in storage, labeling, and dating of all food storage areas.
• Work as part of a team to support all Food & Beverage venues.

Skills

Kitchen safety

English communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Culinary methods

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Under direct supervision of the Room Chef and F&B Back of the House Intern, this position entails prepping food items, learning of cooking/baking techniques and theories, placing stock in proper storage areas, cleaning and maintaining work areas and kitchens, being an understudy of the Cook/Pastry Cook position and overall production for all Food & Beverage venues.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

• Learns to prepare a variety of foods, quantities, qualities, styles, according to the menu and demand of the business.
• Performs tasks set forth by superiors.
• Performs repetitive tasks.
• Uses and or learns proper knife skills, cooking/baking techniques, cooking/baking methods and terminology.
• Understands and follows standardized recipes when preparing all foods for all food venues and outlets.
• Understands and follows through with all assigned tasks.
• Clearly communicates with Lead Pastry Cooks, Lead Cooks, and Room Chefs.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized and sanitized work area all while following all tribal, city, state and federal health/food safety regulations and codes.
• Responsible for making sure that all areas of their assigned venue/outlet/kitchen are taken care of and all assigned duties are completed.
• Responsible for all food/storage areas (refrigeration, freezer, dry storage) are kept clean, organized, labeled and dated.
• Responsible for all equipment, tools, floors, work stations and food prep areas are kept clean and organized; as well as free from all clutter, trash and non-approved items.
• Works according to established procedures of the Casino.
• Responsible for being able to communicate well with team members while maintaining a positive and professional work environment.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishing all tasks.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and Experience:

  High School Degree or GED preferred. Six months in a working kitchen or six months as a Kitchen Steward or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age or older. No felony, theft or stealing convictions. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation and obtain and maintain gaming license.

• Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:
  • Ability to learn to safely use kitchen equipment, utensils, tools and machinery.
  • Ability to learn safe practices in a kitchen working environment.
  • Ability to obtain a Food Handler’s card.
  • Ability to communicate, read, and write clearly in basic English.
  • Ability to demonstrate outstanding guest service at all times.
  • Ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment.
  • Ability to perform in a professional appearance and manner.
  • Ability to be organized and coordinating task amongst co-workers.
  • Ability to safely use and administer cleaning equipment and supplies.
  • Knowledge of basic foods and their uses.
  • Knowledge of all food safety regulations.
  • Knowledge of metric/standard measurements.
  • Ability to learn culinary methods, techniques and principles.
  • Ability to clearly communicate to all levels of management.
• Physical Demands:

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand for extended periods of time sometimes in the same place. The job will entail constant communication at all times to communicate where you are and to communicate the task at hand. The job will require you to use your hands constantly for cutting, grabbing, lifting, washing, touching, sensing and holding items. You will be required to walk often at a safe pace. The employee occasionally is required to sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Work Environment:

  Work is generally performed in the Casino’s kitchen area with exposure to heat, fumes, steam, secondhand smoke, and a high noise level. Days, evenings, graveyards, holidays and/or weekend work are required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may also be required. Will work in all venues unless specified by the Executive Chef or Food & Beverage Leadership.