Food & Beverage Cook
WinnaVegas Casino Resort · Sloan, IA · 2 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the role
The Cook prepares all food in accordance with established standards, maintains a clean, safe, sanitary working area and environment, and will be trained in Buffet, Café, and Concessions with scheduling based on business demands.
Responsibilities
- Accurately serve all items for guests and ensure uniform, consistent food production.
- Follow recipes and standards established by the Executive Chef.
- Control food production including proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature, sanitation, handling, and storage of prepared food and leftovers.
- Prepare for rush periods by maintaining par levels of stock.
- Check work stations and enforce quantity and food proportion.
- Fill special orders when requested by customers.
- Organize the workday and maintain flexible break schedules to meet guests’ needs.
- Solve crisis situations without Lead Cook/Sous Chef.
- Make sauces and salads.
- Complete ServSafe class preferred; attend all meetings and/or training as directed by management.
- Keep log of steak count.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
- Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques.
- Six months experience with all phases and operations of the kitchen.
- At least one year experience as a cook.
- Ability to obtain gaming license.
- Bi-cultural experience preferred.
- Native American preference.
Conditions of Employment
- Ability to lift a minimum of 90 lbs.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to withstand a smoky environment for extended periods of time, with direct exposure to secondhand smoke.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Help or transport service
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources