Prep Cook

SUMMARY 

Under the direction of the Sous Chef, the Prep Cook assists workers engaged in preparing foods for banquets, catering, restaurants, or ready-to-serve packages by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Washes, peels, cuts, and seeds vegetables and fruits.
• Cleans, cuts, and grinds meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Makes soups and sauces.
• Weights and measures designated ingredients.
• Carries dishware, pots, pans, etc., of food to and from workstations, stoves, and walk-ins.
• Stores food in designated areas and in appropriate order.
• Cleans work areas, equipment, and utensils. Separates and removes garbage and steam cleans or hoses garbage containers.
• Distributes supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
• Helps dishwasher when needed.
• Helps line cooks when needed.
• Any other assigned duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must understand and comply with departmental internal controls
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• All applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must be certifiable through the Cocopah Tribal Gaming Office.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

• 1 year of work experience in a related field

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

In the Entertainment industry, one may be subject to a work environment containing excessive noise, smoke, and stress.

NATIVE AMERICAN AND CURRENT EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE POLICIES ARE APPLICABLE TO ALL POSITIONS. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND ON-GOING RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL TEST.