Cook

Positions Summary: Assists in the preparation of meals by chopping vegetables, grilling, making salads, and putting all together meals and entrees.Job Title: CookDepartment: Food & BeverageReports To: Sous ChefFSLA Designation: Non-exemptLicense Type: Non-gamingTarget Pay: Start - $27.99 One Year - $31.10Essential Job Functions:* Understands the proper terms for kitchen equipment/pans and small wares used in the kitchen* Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, utensils, sneeze guards and guest facing areas of their station in accordance with health and safety standards* Prepare food items in accordance with the station guide recipes including portion control and presentation* Gathers and portions items ensuring that they are of high quality and serves to guests* Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas including but not limited to temperature checks, wearing gloves and proper utilization of sanitation buckets* Responsible for breaking down workstation, cooling food where necessary in accordance with cooling guidelines and storing in accordance with proper storage and labeling guidelines* Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training* Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner* Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures* May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned* Understands and can demonstrate proficiency operating more advanced cooking equipment such as grills, steamers, robot coupe, immersion mixers and slicers* Responsible for basic food preparation tasks, such as cutting up meat and fish, basic knife handling skills, peeling, slicing, chopping, measuring and mixing ingredients* Prepares necessary ingredients to replenish station according to established par levels* Ability to follow basic recipe to produce high quality product* Ensures food is prepared and presented a high level of quality, visual appeal and consistency* Willingness to support and guide new cooks in performing their responsibilities* Capable of teaching others to use all kitchen equipment, processes and procedures* Communicates with supervisor regarding volume levels and team assignments* Assists in the control of food and labor costs by eliminating waste and over production* Makes recommendations for adjusting pars* Produces small to large batch goods using advanced and full range of classical cooking techniques* Able to explain ingredients in the menu and preparation techniques* Able to read, interpret, demonstrate culinary fundamentals with sound knowledge of food handling procedures and food ingredients* Assist with putting away stock, keeping freezers, walk-ins, and other storage areas in proper cleanliness and order, maintain proper rotationQualifications:* Must be 18 years or older* High school diploma or equivalent* One or more years related experience or training preferred* Must be Food Handler certified or be able to obtain within 60 days of employment* Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licensingWorking Conditions:* Regularly required to see, stand, and smell; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms* Must be available to work flexible shifts, weekends and holidays* Must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds* Able to work with others while maintaining a positive and courteous demeanor under occasional fast paced and hot working conditions* Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE), non-skid shoes and proper uniform* Must be able to work in