Job Description

Job Summary:

Prepare and serve food to the specification of recipes. Follows the directions of the Sous Chef with regard to priorities and quantities and all other directions given by the Sous Chef.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains a constant awareness of safety and accident prevention, performing all job duties in the safest possible manner, and immediately notifying the supervisor and completing an accident report if a personal accident does occur.
• Ensuring thorough communication between shifts.
• Sets up and checks supplies during shifts (plates, bowls, etc.).
• Keeps the work area free of debris and trash at all times.
• Performs in “clean as you go” method and sweeps floor as needed.
• Prepares food items to specifications.
• Prepares various food items including cutting vegetables, preparing dressings, making soups, roasting meats and fowl and any other food items under the direction of the Room Chef.
• Assists in monitoring products in the freezer, walk-ins, and storerooms, ensuring freshness rotation, and availability.
• Assists in quality control of prepared food items.
• Increases knowledge, preparing for promotion to Sous-Chef.
• Assists fellow team members in their duties as well as always maintaining high sanitation standards.
• Ensures thorough communication between shifts.
• Remains up to date on all Departmental Policies and Procedures.
• Understands that schedules are subject to change.
• Complies with all departmental rules, side work assignments, and departmental procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and daily production planning sheets
• Help to orient new team members
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years experience cooking in a commercial environment.

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Gaming license/registration as required by jurisdiction(s).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Pays particular attention to quality and details.
• Reliable self-starter with an open mind and a positive attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others regardless of their skills or background.
• Demonstrates the ability to establish credibility and rapport with others.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and working at a table.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week, including holidays.
• Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise, bright lights, smoke, and dust.