Prep Cook

Delaware North at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack; Town of Farmington (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Delaware North at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack is seeking a Prep Cook to support our Finger Lakes Gaming team in Farmington, NY. This role offers full-time or part-time hours and a competitive hourly wage in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include preparing food to specifications, following prep sheets, and maintaining cleanliness while coordinating with the chef. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and efficient shifts including evenings, weekends, and events.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing food to specifications and following prep sheets.
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and follow instructions.
• Experience using kitchen tools safely, including knives and small equipment.
• Strong teamwork and communication with the chef and kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to specifications before and during unit operations, labeling and wrapping per ServSafe.
• Communicate with the chef for instructions or training.
• Uphold health codes, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of food, utensils, and equipment.
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory.

Skills

Prep cooking

Reading prep sheets

Knife safety

Teamwork

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Gaming is hiring a full-time or part-time Prep Cook to join our team at Finger Lakes Gaming in Farmington, New York. If you are ready to coordinate multiple orders on demand and be part of a fast-paced kitchen that values teamwork and excellence, join us and be part of a culinary journey where your skills and dedication will be celebrated and nurtured.

Pay

$17.65 – $18.01 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer

What we offer

We care about our team members personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

What will you do?

• Prepare food to specifications before and during unit operations, complying with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, and label, date, and wrap food products in accordance with ServSafe procedures
• Communicate with the chef for any instructions or training
• Uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations and follow all safety, security, and kitchen procedures
• Maintain food, utensils, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelines

More about you

• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and follow instructions
• Capacity to use kitchen tools safely, including knives and small equipment ware

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs or more, as well as stand and bend for long periods of time
• Manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids, and operate kitchen equipment
• Exposed to variable temperatures

Shift details

• Days
• Evenings
• Holidays
• Weekends
• 8hr shift
• Events
• OT as needed

Source: Hospitality Online