Prep Cook - Elko

At Maverick we love the casino business, we love serving guests, and we love having fun together. We are looking for people, great people, that are ready to treat guests and each other with respect and make each day at work fun.

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The Prep Cook assists the chefs in the preparation and service of menu items and performs a number of kitchen activities including pot washing, dish washing, general cleaning duties, and storing food and non-food supplies. Hiring at both Maverick Casino & Hotel and Gold Country Inn & Casino.

Pay Range: $16-$19 /hr DOE

*Housing options available after 90 days*

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist chefs in preparation and service of various foods in assigned workstations including pantry items, salads, soups, sauces, and with pre-preparation of ingredients for entrees.
• Stock the hot buffet unit for meal service.
• Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
• Operate dish washing equipment and wash dishes and pots.
• Empty trash cans as required.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinate the use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense.
• Perform related and/or other duties as required.

• Previous prep or line cook experience (6 months).
• Knowledge of cooking procedures and kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of safety rules for kitchen equipment.
• Maintain safety in a high-pace and hot environment.
• Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and organize, uses time efficiently.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with Chefs, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Actively promote and personally observe safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly.
• Must be able to work unsupervised.
• Outgoing personality, positive attitude, strong communication skills, and pleasant clean appearance.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare food according to food handler’s guidelines.

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position typically works variety of shifts, including weekend and holidays. Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.

Team Members Will Enjoy:

• Paid Time Off

• Flexible schedules

• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

• Short-Term/Long-term Disability Insurance

• 401k plan

• Employee meal discount program

• And more!

Maverick Gaming™, based in Kirkland, Washington, is a young gaming company with over 3,000 dedicated team members. Maverick Gaming owns and operates a portfolio of 31 properties across Nevada, Washington, and Colorado with over 1,800 slot machines, 350 table games, 1,020 hotel rooms, and 30 restaurants.

Founded in 2017 by industry veterans Eric Persson and Justin Beltram, Maverick Gaming™ takes a bold approach to a classic pastime. With an all-star leadership team from some of the largest gaming brands spanning markets the world, Maverick is dedicated to delivering the best possible gaming experiences for every kind of player while enforcing strict problem gambling policies as a community partner. Created by gamblers, for gamblers.