Cook, Buffet Americana FT

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

As a Cook, you will be responsible for skillfully applying culinary techniques.

Position: Full-Time, Hourly
Location: Gold Strike Casino - Tunica, MS

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•   Maintain solid knowledge of food products and skillfully apply culinary techniques.
•   Identify and safely use kitchen equipment.
•   Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
•   Properly label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
•   Maintain solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation.
•   Assist Master Cook, Pantry, and Kitchen workers in the execution of service.
•   Maintain solid knowledge, understanding, and preparation of base sauces, stocks, and soups.
•   Work as a team, assisting all guests and employees' needs and inquiries.
•   Communicate with management, chef, and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and employees.
•   Perform other job-related duties as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
•   High school diploma or equivalent.
•   One (1) year of experience as a Cook in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
•   Able to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
•   Knowledgeable of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques.
•   Knowledge of knives and knife skills, standard kitchen equipment and supplies, including, but not limited to toasters, refrigerators, coolers, slicers, beverage machines, Cryovac machines, and small wares.
•   Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
•   Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts.

WORKING CONDITIONS
•   This role includes frequent standing and bending.
•   Constant walking, reaching, balancing, and grasping items in a food preparation area.
•   It also includes lifting carrying and pushing up to 50 lbs.
 

*This is not intended to include every duty or responsibility of the job nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do this job.

This position may require strenuous physical activities and exposure to pipe, cigar, and/or cigarette smoking. An ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays may also be required.