Specialty Cook II - YouYu

About the Role

Under the direction of the Sous Chef, the Wok Cook is responsible for providing superior service to both internal and external customers. The incumbent prepares all foods listed on the respective menus that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, or prepared in the pantry, ensuring plates served are aesthetically appealing and cooked to customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, or prepared in the pantry.
• Ensures all plates served are aesthetically appealing and cooked to the specifications of the customer.
• Recognizes a variety of sauces and properly places them on all entrees featured on daily menus.
• Utilizes expertise in high-heat cooking and wok tossing techniques to create flavorful dishes with desired textures and doneness.
• Keeps workstation neat and clean.
• Assists coworkers to ensure efficient operation of the line.
• Operates in an environment subjected to varying levels of heat and noise, and at times hazards such as wet floors and heavy-duty cutlery.
• Uses all equipment associated with the position, including but not limited to choppers, slicers, mixers, and grinders.
• Reviews and comprehends recipes and other necessary documentation.
• Determines if food items are cooked to proper specifications.
• Efficiently moves around work area, stocks, and retrieves all necessary food items and supplies.
• Lifts, carries, and pushes/pulls up to 50 pounds to move and stock supplies.
• Communicates with customers and all levels of employees.
• Flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all licenses/certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
• Minimum of two years prior experience as a Cook Trainee or coffee shop line cook, and/or completion of a degree in culinary arts or recognized apprenticeship.
• Expertise in using a wok for stir-frying, including high-heat cooking and tossing techniques.
• A solid understanding of traditional cooking methods, ingredients, and flavor profiles of various Asian cuisines.

Skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Meticulous, organized, and accurate.
• Extreme confidentiality.
• Familiarity with a variety of computer systems and applications.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts and time schedules.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests.
• Manages multiple details and tasks concurrently in a changing environment.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Analyzes and thinks about how possible solutions impact the entire operation.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk distances.
• Ability to lift 30 to 40 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, or hear, and taste or smell.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Works in a hectic, fast-paced, and often crowded and noisy casino environment.
• May be exposed to casino-related environmental factors, including excessive noise and constant exposure to the general public.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports team members' health, well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. For a full list of benefits, visit our career site: https://www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits.