F&B IHOP Prep Cook FT

About the role

The Prep Cook reports to the Head Cook and performs a variety of tasks and duties including preparing, seasoning, and cooking food items while adhering to food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and gaming regulations.
• Provide high-quality, fresh food items in a timely manner using standardized recipes.
• Replenish prep line food items as necessary.
• Prepare fruits and vegetables for serving.
• Operate a range of kitchen equipment.
• Taste check and sample prepared food items.
• Manage and maintain security of confidential information.
• Attend and complete required training.
• Monitor compliance with federal currency transaction reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum six (6) months experience as a cook or prep cook.
• Able to follow established recipes.
• Effective communication skills in English, both written and oral, preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with management and staff.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and multi-task.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and guest service skills.
• Positive attitude with strong organizational qualities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and demonstrate teamwork.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow and comply with established Casino guest service programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) months experience as a cook or prep cook.
• Able to follow established recipes.
• Effective communication skills in English, both written and oral, preferred.
• Spanish or other language skills a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with management and staff.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and multi-task.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and guest service skills.
• Positive attitude with strong organizational qualities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and demonstrate teamwork.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow and comply with established Casino guest service programs.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand, sit, walk, push, pull, climb, bend for extended periods.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Communicate effectively in person or using telecommunications equipment.
• Operate a keyboard, touch-screen display, telephone, and calculator.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• Back of the house, casino floor, and normal office setting.
• Frequent walking and standing in a smoke-filled environment.
• Temperature-controlled environment with varying noise levels.
• Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to perform under pressure and work long hours under stressful conditions.
• May be exposed to high levels of noise throughout the day.
• May be exposed to various types of lighting including, but not limited to: artificial fluorescent lights, flashing lights, strobe lights, multiple colored lights, etc.
• Travel may be required to perform one or more essential functions of this position.