Prep Cook

JOB SUMMARY

The Prep Cook is responsible for supporting the food and beverage department by preparing food prior to the cooking stage. Duties include cutting vegetables and fruit, rotating items on the buffet lines, providing internal guest service by effectively communicating with co-workers, and assisting with separating deliveries and storing items in proper storage areas. Additional job duties as assigned by Sous Chef.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keeping the kitchen clean and orderly
• Ensuring all ingredients are in stock for the Chef to complete their menu
• Washing cutlery and dishes
• Parboiling foods, allowing the Chef to prepare the menu more efficiently
• Seasoning and preparing the necessary ingredients for cooking
• Preparing some dishes such as salads or other less complex menu items
• Setting out all the Chef’s ingredients before each shift and refill as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Attend required training sessions offered by the Company
• Obtain and retain required license(s)
• Perform the duties described in compliance with local laws and regulations
• Take the necessary steps to ensure minors are not allowed to gamble or loiter in gambling areas, drink alcoholic beverages, or purchase tobacco
• Have knowledge of the ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures relating to the Team Member’s department
• Have knowledge of the Property’s programs to address problem gaming
• Report any acts of wrongdoing of which the Team Member may have knowledge

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must possess basic culinary knowledge with the ability to follow directions and the desire to advance into a skilled cooking position
• Must be able to stand for longer than 8 hours
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

• Virginia Racing Commission License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequently sit or stand
• Use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs
• Subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines
• Noisy environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sit or stand frequently
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs
• Subjected to noisy environment