Cook II

Cook II 13279 DDC - Glendale AZ

Job Description

Position Summary Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Sous Chef. This position entails prepping food items cooking placing stock in proper storage areas cleaning and maintaining work areas and kitchens and overall production for all Food & Beverage venues. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Cooks and prepares a variety of foods quantities styles according to the menu and demand of the business. • Uses and or learns proper knife skills cooking techniques cooking methods and terminology. • Reads understands and follows standardized recipes when preparing all foods for all food venues and outlets. • Understands and follows through with all assigned tasks. • Communicates with Assistant Sous Chef. • Maintains and communicates with Assistant Sous Chef regarding the foodsproducts needed to ensure safe par levels and proper stock levels. • Responsible for maintaining a clean organized and sanitized work area all while following all tribal city state and federal healthfood safety regulations and codes. • Responsible for making sure that all areas of their assigned venueoutletkitchen are taken care of and all assigned duties are completed. • Ensuring that all venues are completely ready to open by designated time set by management. • Responsible for all foodstorage areas refrigeration freezer and dry storage are kept clean organized labeled and dated. • Responsible for all equipment tools floors work stations and food prep areas are kept clean and organized as well as free from all clutter trash and non-approved items. • Demonstrate Desert Diamond Casino On Brand" attitude towards team members & guest at all times. • Displays supports and reinforces Desert Diamond Casinos Spirit of Service Standards. • Works according to established procedures of the Casino. • Responsible for being able to communicate well with team members while maintaining a positive and professional work environment. • Contributes to a team effort and accomplishing all tasks. • Performs other duties as required.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience High school degree or GED preferred. 1 year of recent experience as a cook or as a prep cook or equivalent combination of recent experience and education. Must be 18 years of age or older. No felony theft or stealing convictions. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drugalcohol screen background investigation obtain and maintain a gaming license and to include the following

Knowledge Abilities Skills and Certifications • Knowledge of kitchen equipment utensils tools and machinery. • Knowledge of safe practices in a kitchen-working environment. • Knowledge of basic foods and there uses. • Knowledge of all food safety regulations. • Ability to obtain a Food Handlers card. • Ability to obtain TIPS certification. • Ability to communicate read and write clearly in basic English. • Ability to demonstrate outstanding guest service at all times. • Ability to work in a busy fast-paced environment. • Ability to perform in a professional appearance and manner. • Ability to be organized and coordinating task amongst co-workers. • Ability to safely use and administer cleaning equipment and supplies. • Ability to learn culinary methods techniques and principles. • Ability to clearly communicate to all levels of management.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job the team member will be required to stand for extended periods of time sometimes in the same place. The job will entail constant communication at all times to communicate where you are and to communicate the task at hand. The job will require you to use your hands constantly for cutting grabbing lifting washing touching sensing and holding items. You will be required to walk often at a safe pace. The team member occasionally is required to sit and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The team member must regularly lift andor move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment Work is generally performed in the casinos kitchen area with exposure to heat fumes steam second hand smoke and a high noise level. Evenings graveyards holidays andor weekend work are required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required. Will work in all venues unless specified by Food & Beverage Management.