Cook II-Chop Block & Brew- Full Time (Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino)
Employer not yet confirmed · Maricopa, Arizona, United States · onsite
JOB SUMMARY
Cook II are responsible for preparing recipes and food items for service in their respective kitchen.
HOW YOU WILL CREATE THE EXTRAORDINARY
- Responsible for fast and sanitary preparation of all menu items following established recipes and standards.
- Rotating between all cooking stations, each responsible for specific food items and each using cooking devices.
- Ensures each order is uniform and consistent.
- Controls food production to include proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature, ensuring sanitation, handling and storage of prepared food and leftovers, ensuring all items are correctly dated and labeled.
- Must be proficient in areas of, but not limited to, hot prep, cold prep, salads, desserts, dressings, garnishing, hot and cold sauces, soups, knife-handling skills and ability to produce orders using all basic kitchen equipment.
- Be aware of current and needed par levels of products as to ensure maintaining needed product.
- Detailed cleanliness of all stations including all equipment and cooling units.
- Must be able to work any shift and station in their outlet
- Meets attendance guidelines and adheres to regulatory, departmental and Company policies
- Prepares for a rush period of work without getting behind.
- May be asked to perform the basic job functions as a lead cook for purposes of advancement and development.
- Able to make recommendations for food substitutions and menu adjustment.
- Assists in all kitchen areas and other duties as assigned.
- Operates cash register and properly settles checks
- Greets and rings all customer checks on cash register, takes money from customer and accurately gives change back to the customer
- Accurately maintains balance of cash register and restaurant checks or kiosk sales
- Records all tips collected from credit cards, comps, and room charges
- Must be able to meet or exceed all customer service expectations and behaviors
- Greet all associates and Guests with a smile and positive attitude with friendly helpful tone.
- Maintain Cleanliness of Work area and dining room floor.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- High School diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in high volume, quality establishment, or equivalent technical training in the food industry.
- Culinary school experience preferred
- Must have knowledge of kitchen sanitation and operation
- Must be familiar with general maintenance of kitchen equipment
- Must be able to cook using industry and property standard techniques, procedures and equipment.
- Must have a solid skill base in all areas of Pantry and Cook operations.
- Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team member.
- Must present a well-groomed appearance.
- Must be able to have a sense of urgency and react to changing business demands.
- Must be able to maneuver all areas of the kitchen
- Must be able to tolerate areas with high or low temperatures.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Must be able to push and pull up to 125 pounds in a cart.
- Must possess coordination and dexterity to use kitchen utensils such as knives, spatulas, food tongs, etc.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, crouch, kneel, push and pull
- Must be able to operate the following kitchen equipment: stoves, grills, fryers and other utensils when preparing food orders.
- Must be fast and accurate.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Must be able to respond to visual and verbal cues.
- Must be able to tolerate chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing kitchen areas.