Cook-Courtyard

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

· Prepares food that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, or prepared in the pantry; ensures that all plates served are aesthetically appealing and cooked to the specifications of the customer

· Keeps work station neat, clean and sanitized

· Use all equipment associated with the position, including but not limited to choppers, slicers, mixers, and grinders etc.

· Review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documentation

· Determine if food items are cooked to proper specifications

· Stock and retrieve all necessary food items and supplies

· Communicate with customers and all levels of employees

· Assists coworkers to ensure efficient operation of the line

· Preparation of daily menu items

· Oversees other kitchen staff duties

· Organizes and prepares food for large groups

· Assist other cooks and/or chefs with food assembly process

· Portions, arranges and garnishes food based on client’s preference

· Ensures freshness of all items

· Properly store all food, which must be covered, dated and rotated on a daily basis to ensure proper

portion control and quality

· Acts as liaison to front-of-house employees to ensure proper food service temperature

· Keep work area in compliance with health regulation and department procedures

• All other duties as assigned

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

High School diploma or equivalent. A minimum of six (6) months experience working in restaurant kitchen environment preferred.

AGE and CERTIFICATIONS:

Must be 18 years of age or above

Southern Nevada Health Card.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Knowledge of weights and measurements related to Bakery/Culinary.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply commonsense reasoning to a variety of situations. Requires the ability to understand and follow policies and standard operating procedures and be adept and proactive in problem solving. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Eureka Resort & Casino Employees are required, on a continual basis to…

Contribute to a safe work environment, through compliance with established safety guidelines, identifying potential safety hazards, and reporting same to the appropriate person for proper resolution. Maintain a professional departmental, company and community reputation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee is also regularly required to stand and/or walk for long periods at a time and the use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee must be able to lift, carry and push objects weighing up to 50 pounds.