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.