Prep Cook

Description

Summary

• The Prep Cook position works at Café 54 and Menyikish Grill with made-to-order responsibilities. The Prep Cook safely prepares hot and cold food items while following menu specifications and standard recipes in a prompt, consistent, and accurate manner.

Responsibilities

• Examines and tastes food as it is prepared using scent and taste and uses a thermometer to determine that food is cooked properly
• Maintains consistency of product and quality assurance
• Prepare garnish for soups, sauces, entrees and salads, etc. 
• Prepare ingredients for cooking by peeling, paring, coring, portioning, washing, sectioning, zesting, cutting, and scoring. 
• Use kitchen equipment (knives, hand tools, utensils, etc.) to cut, chop simmer, stem, ship, fold, blend and cook food, etc. 
• To reduce waste, rotate products and properly grasp F.I.F.O. so that the oldest product is used first.
• Use Date Code Genie and labels to properly wrap and store food at all times.
• Make sure that tools and utensils are used correctly and are kept clean and well-maintained.
• Workstations and areas should be kept hygienic, tidy, well-stocked, and organized.
• Assists fellow Team Members as needed to ensure successful operational flow
• Exhibits our GOLDEN service standards through all internal and external guest interactions
• Perform and assist with other kitchen duties as assigned by Executive Chef/Sous Chefs/JR Sous Chefs to ensure operational flow
• Requires the ability to work under pressure in a stressful fast paced environment

Note

This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that other duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of these duties would not alter the overall evaluation of the position.

If none of the applicants meet the stated qualifications, applicants whose education and experience are less than the stated requirements, may be interviewed and hired provided the applicant hired submits a formal written training plan within (30) thirty days which can be completed within a reasonable time agreed upon by the supervisor and the applicant. Applicants who are hired and fail to meet the agreed upon formal training program will be discharged upon failure to complete the specified training as so scheduled.

Indian Preference Policy

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with Tribal Law. Verification must be submitted with this application, if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or other non-merit factors.

Requirements

Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to make soups, dressings, stocks, and sauces according to recipes for Café 54 and Menyikish Grill.
• Must be able to differentiate between cuts of meats.
• Ability to identify pan and knife types.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using kitchen equipment.
• Reading and math skills for recipes and measurement.
• Ability to stand on a hard surface for entire shift.
• Ability to tolerate areas with extremely hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions.
• Must possess effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Qualifications/Education/Experience

• 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Formal culinary training is preferred.
• Six months of experience as a Cook in a high-volume environment.
• Working knowledge of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid Food Handler Certification.
• Must be able and willing to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must apply for, receive, and maintain a Gaming License from the Augustine Gaming Commission.
• Must successfully pass a drug screening test.
• Must be able to successfully pass applicable auditions or skill testing.
• Ability to understand and comply with all departmental and company rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Clear vision (close, distant, peripheral, and depth perception) is needed.
• Regularly required to talk, hear, sit and use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• Will regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.