F&B Line Cook

F&B Line Cook

Reports To: F&B Sous Chef

Department: Food & Beverage

Minimum Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Job Code: LINECK

Pay Grade: F&B3

Revision Date: 08/21/2024

Job Summary: Responsible for preparing and cooking food of all menu items in accordance with F&B recipes and standards while maintaining a neat, clean and safe work area, and making sure the kitchen is stocked.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain a positive and professional approach with team members and guests.
• Maintain knowledge of all current and upcoming promotions and events at Odawa Casino Resort.
• Use production guide and daily inventory and ordering procedure.
• Store foods in designated areas, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and food spoilage.
• Perform proper receiving, thawing, storage and location, proportioning, prep area sanitation, heating, holding, and re-heating product (including sauces, soups, salad bar items, lunch, dinner, and produce).
• Practice proper raw product quality and standards for food production. Be able to identify all raw products by sight.
• Responsible for producing proper raw products into a quality finished product according to pre-determined standards for food preparation.
• Demonstrate proper use of dry and liquid measure and scales.
• Use kitchen manuals and recipe files.
• Measures and weighs designated ingredients.
• Prep an adequate amount of food to run the line efficiently, using proper storage and dating procedures.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed vegetables and fruits; clean, cut, and grind meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Prepare soups, sauces, salad dressings, cold sauces, dips, and garnishments.
• Prepare foods by methods of frying, sauting, broiling, roasting, braising, poaching, steaming, baking, stir-frying, simmering, boiling, and other means.
• Set up, maintain, and break down cook stations.
• Responsible in maintaining all standards regarding sanitation, uniforms, food preparation, and storage. Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator.
• Assist with dishes and pots/pans in the absence of a steward.
• Clean work areas, equipment and utensils, segregate and remove garbage, sweep and mop the line, and steam-clean or hose garbage containers.
• Attend all meetings as required.
• Complete all required training satisfactorily.
• Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Work at other properties as needed.
• Perform in assigned areas as dictated by business levels and directed by management.
• Performs all other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Upholds Odawa Casino Mission Statement in all aspects of position:

Mission: We create excitement and memories.

Values:

• A fun, rewarding, safe, and consistent environment for our team members.
• A warm reception, welcoming environment, and friendly atmosphere.
• An optimal entertainment experience through exceptional service.
• Support for the Waganakising Odawak values through Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth.
• A contribution and connection to the community.

Preference: Applies to Native Americans in accordance with applicable tribal law.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in the service industry.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must have knowledge of proper use of all kitchen equipment used in prep procedures.
• Must know the importance and demonstrate use of rotation (First In First OutFIFO) system.
• Must have knowledge of compound dressings, sauces, and salads.
• Must have proper knowledge of fresh meat, poultry and seafood handling and proper meat roasting procedures.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, push and pull.
• Exposure to loud and continual noise levels and a smoke-filled environment.
• Must be flexible with shift and days off with the ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and special events, etc., as needed.
• You may be required to pass a skills assessment test to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Must be able to obtain a gaming license in accordance with the regulations established by the LTBB Gaming Regulatory Commission and be able to serve in the position under any other applicable law.