Lead Cook - Greensburg

Responsibilities

• Cooks, prepares, and arranges food items to make an appealing arrangement for guests.
• Assures guests have a favorable dining experience.
• Prepares all soups and sauces.
• Maintains the temperature and cleanliness of the cooking area.
• Keeps inventory and orders food items on a daily basis.
• Maintains safety and security of employees and guests.
• Makes adjustments to performance based on local competition as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Uses all kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Reads and writes basic instructions.
• Knows and uses PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Is creative with cooking and food preparation.
• Reads and interprets production lists, menus, and Banquet event orders.
• Completes accurate record keeping.
• Knows sanitation and health department regulations for safe handling of food.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Culinary arts courses or equivalent experience.
• One to three years of experience as a line cook in a restaurant setting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach while carrying food products, equipment, and trash weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift, carry, and deliver food items weighing up to 50 pounds throughout a scheduled shift.
• Ability to work around 500-degree ovens and within 40-degree walk-in refrigerators.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout a 10-hour shift.

Working Conditions

• 24/7 high-energy casino environment with over 300,000 square feet of gaming and entertainment space.
• Approximately 3,000 employees working in close proximity.
• Exposure to alcohol, cigarette, and cigar smoke.
• Exposure to bright lights and loud noises.
• Work area allows for smoking.