Prep Cook

Job Overview:

The prep cook will cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads, and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff, and deliver food in a fast-paced environment. Work may include operating a grill, oven, or fryer. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

Consistently offer professional, friendly, and proactive guest service while supporting fellow employees.

• Promotes, works, and acts in a manner consistent with the mission of the Casino.
• Refers to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Understands and complies with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes workstation area including tables, shelves, walls grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment.
• Stores food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Prepares a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures on broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Takes and records temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
• Washes, peels, and cuts various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Places food trays over food warmers for immediate service or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.
• Portions according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications and wrap the food or place it directly on plates for service to guests.
• Weighs or measures ingredients.
• Receives and stores food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• Removes trash and cleans kitchen garbage containers.
• Assists cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed and provide cooks with needed items.
• Carries food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Uses manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
• Promptly informs supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low, and order needed items.
• Makes special dressings and sauces as condiments for sandwiches.
• Stirs and strains soups and sauces.
• Uses the Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products; does not rely on the memory of oneself or others.
• Completes opening and closing checklists and assist others in opening and closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinates with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• Fills-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Casino, hotel, or resort experience preferred, but not required.
  
• 3-5 years experience in kitchens and/or cooking is required.
• Basic food safety required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, always remaining calm and courteous.
• Highly responsible and reliable.
• Follows all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.
• Consistently offers professional, friendly, and engaging service.
• Follow outlet policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Professional demeanor and ability to approach situations in a tactful manner. 
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and treat others with respect regardless of their status or position.
• A passion for providing excellent service and full alignment with the organization’s vision.