Cook

CookJob Category: Food and BeverageRequisition Number: LEGEN001011Location: Quapaw, OK 74363, USAJob DescriptionEssential Job Functions and Responsibilities:Maintain a consistent high level of food quality and guest service.Maintain cleanliness of all back of the house area.Completing simple tasks such chopping vegetables, storing food correctly and utilizing kitchen equipment.Shows excellent customer relation abilities.Ensures a safe working environment for all co-workers.Must be able to follow direction.Read and follow prep lists.Ensures all kitchen equipment is clean and in good working condition before using it.Promotes professional work habits that will develop the respect and create return business from customers.Seek opportunities to minimize expenses and increase employee productivity without sacrificing guest services.Communicate with co-workers respectfully and follow direction from superiors.Meet the attendance guidelines of the job and adhering to departmental and company policies.Adheres to regulatory, departmental, and company policies in an ethical manner.Outstanding example of and a credit to Downstream Casino Resort.Provides exceptional customer service to all patrons and communicates in a pleasant, friendly, and professional manner at all times. Maintains a professional work environment with supervisors and staff.Attends all necessary training meetings.Assist in other projects, as directed.Duties, responsibilities, requirements, and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed. Hours are determined by 24-hour schedule.Qualifications/Requirements:High School DiplomaGood arithmetic skillsGood attention to detailAbility to remain calm in hectic circumstances.Some previous experience in a kitchen environmentMust be a Team PlayerMust present a well-groomed and professional appearance.Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Must be able to respond to visual and oral cues.Ability to write routine correspondence and to speak effectively to the public, employees, and customers.Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the customers and employees.Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.Must be able to be approved for and maintain a valid gaming license.Work nights, weekends and holidays as required.Employment is contingent upon a favorable outcome of a background investigation and drug screening.Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands:Must be physically mobile with reasonable accommodations and be able to maneuver to all areas of the casino.Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondary smoke, high noise levels, bright lights and dust.Read, write, speak, and understand English.Operate in mentally and physically stressful situations.Able to operate the following equipment: cutting boards, mixers, pourers, knives, and other necessary equipment.Must have the physical ability to work with extreme weather as well as the ability to lift 50 lbs, to squat, stand or bend repeatedly.Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, casino environment and effectively deal with customers, management, employees, and members of the business community in all situations.The Downstream Casino Resort Adheres to all applicable Resolutions of the Quapaw Nation. Native American Preference policy does apply.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.