J1 Back Of House Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk, Colorado is opening a brand new expansion that will have over 500 luxurious rooms, 4 delectable restaurants, and a full service spa/salon! 

Our restaurants will feature a Chophouse, 24/7 Café, Specialty Restaurant, and Buffet.  Our spa will feature state of the art spa services on top of the 23rd story of our resort along with a roof top pool, sauna’s, hot tubs and more!

Now hiring bold, motivated, team-focused individuals!

Responsibilities

This person will contribute to our success by prepping and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, or other food in the Buffet to restaurant specifications and in a timely manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply various cooking methods to meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Execute prep lists and check lists in a timely manner as outlined by the supervisor.
• Inspect food preparation and service areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
• Excellent memory skills allowing for preparation of many dishes at the same time.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, piercing them with utensils, and through the use of thermometers.
• Must accurately distinguish flavors of salty, sweet, burnt, sour, bitter, spicy, and spoiled. 
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to patrons in a timely manner.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and ranges.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Perform all duties associated with any kitchen station including pantry, runner, carver, bakery, prep cook and line cook.
• Follow new recipes and procedures with minimal direction.
• Shut down and or clean assigned areas as required

Qualifications

Be able to lift heavy items

• Be able to stand/walk for majority of shift
• Be able to use various types of kitchen equipment
• Ability to multi-task
• Breakdown and clean equipment
• General knowledge of food and safety sanitation standards
• Work in a fast paced environment
• Know the entire menu and be able to follow recipes
• Produce a consistent and quality product

Benefits:

• Enhanced health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a flexible spending account.
• Education, tuition, and certification reimbursement (up to $6,000 per calendar year).
• Growth opportunities available within department/company.
• Access the team dining hall with one free hot meal per shift.
• Company-matched 401k.
• Paid time off and six observed holidays.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer: Monarch Casino Resort Spa does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is Monarch’s intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

An Equal Opportunity Employer: Monarch Casino Black Hawk does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is Monarch’s intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.