Lead Cook - Team Member Dining Room - Greensburg

About the Role

Cooks and prepares food for the restaurant, ensuring team members and guests have a favorable dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items and maintain proper temperature.
• Season and garnish food.
• Prepare all soups and sauces.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the cooking area.
• Manage inventory and order food items daily.
• Ensure the safety and security of employees and guests.
• Monitor and adjust performance relative to local competition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Ability to use a knife for basic preparatory work.
• Ability to read and write basic instructions.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Creativity in cooking and food preparation.
• Ability to read and interpret production lists, menus, and banquet event orders.
• Accurate record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of sanitation and health department regulations for safe food handling.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of food service-related experience.

Physical Requirements

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

Working Conditions

24/7 high-energy casino environment with over 100,000 sq. ft. of gaming and entertainment space and approximately 500 employees. Exposure to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises. Smoking is allowed in the workplace.