Cook I

JOB SUMMARY

Calder Casino seeks a Cook I to join our Culinary Team. We offer a fun and high-energy environment where you can create tasty meals and win experiences for our guests and teammates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, kettle, and griddles.
• Provide excellent guest service to both internal and external guests.
• Greet guests approaching service area.
• Read and write recipes and communicate with other team members.
• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
• Create compound sauces and derivatives of the mother sauces including the knowledge of Beurre Blancs.
• Prepare written food requisition for supplies and food items for production in the work station – inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated abilities in handling the banquets and food outlet effectiveness.
• Constant communication with the Lead Cook.
• Maintain interpersonal working relationships among all personnel.
• Able to interact with internal and external guests in a friendly/fast manner.
• Able to perform all duties at a higher level of accuracy and speed than a Cook II.
• Willingness to assume overall responsibility relative to the performance of the outlets, work flexible hours, and handle high pressure deadlines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED equivalence.
• Three-year minimum experience in food preparation and food knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to work the line in different locations i.e. Sauté, Broiler, Appetizer, Pantry, Pasta, Grill etc.
• Must be able to complete any classes or certifications required.
• Ability to obtain a valid gaming license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sit or stand frequently.
• Use hands to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb or balance.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Talk or hear.
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Subjected to moderate to loud noise levels.
• Circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.