Lead Cook- Tradewinds Buffet (55068)

*Please note: A resume is required for this positionPay Rate: $23.50 an hour with $2.00 an hour additional shift differential on swing and grave shiftESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure food quality including presentation, portioning, timeliness and consistencyAssist with interviewing, training and scheduling cooksDemonstrate knowledge of menu items and execute standardsFollow procedures for food storage, rotation, spoilage, sanitation, and prevention of cross-contamination including items are properly marked and storedFollow recipes, times and temperatures in order to produce quality and consistent productsMaintain a safe, organized and clean work area and conform to Indian Health Service standardsAssist cashiers as need to include greeting guests, taking/delivering food and beverage orders, operating point-of-sales system and handling cash and cash equivalentsKNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIESRequired Knowledge and Certification:3 years a-la-carte cooking experiencePrevious knowledge of kitchen design and experience with operation of grills, roast-and-hold ovens, conventional and convection ovens, fryers, etc.Preferred:Previous lead / supervisory experienceRequired Skills:Accurate and detail-orientedHighly organized and ability to adapt quickly to changing prioritiesExcellent verbal and interpersonal communication skillsRequired Abilities:Ability to work fast and efficientlyAbility to follow established dress code policies and practice good personal hygieneAbility to interact with guests, coworkers and management in a professional and courteous mannerAbility to learn proper equipment usageAbility to speak in a clear, concise and pleasant voicePHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to walk and / or stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to 8 hoursMust have a good sense of balance, and be able to bend, kneel and stoopMust be able to reach and twist routinelyMust be able to push, pull and grasp objects routinelyMust have the ability to independently lift 25+ pounds routinelyMust be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist motionsMust have good eye hand coordinationWORKING ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in the kitchen including fumes and hot and cold temperatures and may include going onto the gaming floor, which has flashing lights, frequent loud noises and cigarette smokeMust be willing to work a flexible schedule including all shifts, weekends and holidays