Prep Cook - Food Hall

Duties And Responsibilities

• Adheres to company methods of food preparation, cooking, portion control, and garnishing
• Sharpens and handles various kitchen knives
• Slices, dices and chops fruits, vegetables, cheeses and cooked meats, poultry and seafood
• Prepares dressings, sauces, marinades, canapés, hors d’oeuvres, buffet items
• Demonstrate the ability to safely operate a variety of kitchen equipment in accordance with established safety protocols and guidelines
• Maintains a clean and organized kitchen workspace
• Handles meat, seafood, poultry and produce according to proper food-handling procedures
• Rotates product; Adheres to all sanitation standards in kitchen
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
• Reads and retains all pertinent information regarding daily promotions, food and beverage specials, property promotions, station assignments and scheduled entertainment from disseminated pre-shift information
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
• Assumes special projects as needed at the direction of the immediate supervisor

Job Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within 6 months from start date as a condition of continued employment
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
• One (1) year high volume cooking experience, culinary schooling, and/or banquet cooking experience - preferred
• Must be able to respond to visual and audible cues
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team; must be able to deal effectively with diverse departments and have flexibility to work in an ever-changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate, in English, effectively both verbally and in writing, and understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and prep list in English
• Ability to effectively present, in English, information in one-on-one situations with staff and other employees of the organization
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as measurements, proportions, and volumes
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear and taste or smell; occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee is occasionally exposed to hot, wet and/or humid (indoor) conditions and hot liquids and surfaces
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Must possess a high level of maturity, dependability, and punctuality
• Must successfully complete Serve Safe Sanitation training
• Willing to work odd and irregular hours
• Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
• Must have an Occupational License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) pursuant to the Illinois Gaming Act and remain in good standing with the Illinois Gaming Board as a requirement for this position