Cook - Primm Valley Casino Resorts

About the role

The Food and Beverage Cook prepares, cooks, and presents high-quality food in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment. This role requires strong culinary knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently while following recipes, procedures, and safety standards. The Cook ensures food consistency, quality, and presentation to deliver an exceptional dining experience. A professional appearance, teamwork, and adherence to all health and sanitation guidelines are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintains solid knowledge of all food products and skillfully applies culinary techniques.
• Prepares all menu items according to recipes, portions, and yield guides.
• Ensures proper rotation of products using the first-in, first-out method.
• Properly labels and details all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Organizes prep items from various areas to ensure all items are ready for service.
• Starts prep work on menu items and ensures workstation is stocked with required tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Monitors and maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas.
• Transports supplies from storeroom and stocks designated areas.
• Completes opening duties including inspecting cleanliness and preparing workstations for service.
• Maintains knowledge of and complies with departmental policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Maintains proper use and care of kitchen equipment, including slicers, juicers, and small wares.
• Assists team members as needed to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a cook in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to safely and effectively perform basic knife skills.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment including slicers, juicers, and small wares.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Knowledge of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Valid Food Handler’s Card.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, recipe guides, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions.
• Ability to handle problems and make quick, sound decisions in standardized kitchen situations.

Work Environment

The role involves working in a moderate to high noise level environment with hot equipment, sharp tools, and in a fast-paced setting. Integrity and discretion are required while handling sensitive information.

Physical Demands

• Standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and carrying.
• Ability to work in hot, fast-paced kitchen environments.