Cook I- Route 66 Casino Buffet

Job DescriptionWe are currently seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Prep Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food preparation, possess a strong work ethic, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment. As a Prep Cook, you will play a crucial role in assisting our chefs in preparing ingredients, organizing kitchen supplies, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards.Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Prepare food items, as directed, and in a uniform and consistent manner (e.g. Wash food before use, ensure food items are properly prepared for the next shift, and ensure that food temperature requirements are met). Maintain high cleanliness and sanitation standards in accordance with Food Systems Food Safety & Sanitation guidelines and the HACCP System for the entire kitchen including walk-in refrigerator, freezer and dry storage area. Ensure compliance with all ServSafe and safety requirements. Oversee proper care, storage, use, and cleaning of all tools and equipment. Maintain proper food rotation procedures (e.g. Label and date product, properly store and rotate perishables and left overs). Effectively communicates with management, team members (e.g., Service and kitchen maintenance personnel), and guests to address any concerns/needs of guests and/or other employees. Handle a fast paced environment with multiple tasks under time constraint. Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food costAssist lead cook in the opening and closing of kitchen, as necessary. Follow instructions. Perform basic arithmetic. Use back support when lifting heavy objects. Maintain basic knife skills required for preparation. Be a team player (e.g., work toward team goals and foster a collaborative and positive work environment; put the team first; assist coworkers; treat all coworkers with kindness, courtesy and respect; never engage in negativity; maintain openness to coaching, learning and improving; receptive to change and willingness to embrace challenges with team-spirit). At all times maintain a courteous, positive and professional working relationship with all LDC personnel and the general public (e.g., coworkers, clients and vendors). Work under pressure; maintain regular and punctual attendance including working odd and unusual hours, weekends and holidays. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned Effectively communicates with management, team members (e.g., Service and kitchen maintenance personnel), and guests to address any concerns/needs of guests and/or other employees. Build relationships and loyalty with guests through sincere and meaningful interactions (e.g., learn guests’ names and preferences; connect with them individually and professionally; smile; make eye contact and verbally greet guests).