Line Cook - Casino jobs in Nebraska

Summary

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

 The Cook is responsible for preparing food for guests in accordance with the recipes set by the Executive Chef while adhering to all quality and safety standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES: Essential duties and tasks that must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Practices, supports, and maintains the Mission, Vision and Values of WarHorse Gaming, LLC.• Provides fast, friendly, professional, and responsive guest service to team members and venue guests. • Maintains current and accurate information regarding food items (i.e., preparation techniques, seasonings, ingredients)• As a line cook: Prepares food items per work order as required including, but not limited to, breakfast items, entrees, and desserts according to guest request • As a prep cook: Prepares food items per work order as required by recipe card standards and to the standards of set forth by Venue Chef.• Utilizes proper cooking methods, cooks to recipe and production specifications, handling, storing and rotating food properly in accordance with established health and safety standards• Performs tasks and exhibits conduct within the standards of company guidelines, policies, and governmental control apparatus.• Exhibits basic food preparation skills and demonstrate a willingness to seek skill advancement.• Exhibits basic understanding of safe conduct in the kitchen environment. • Slices, dices, chops, and prepares raw products.• Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes plates as required.• Wipes counter areas, sinks and floors as required to maintain a clean and safe workstation.• Maintains cleanliness, readiness, sanitation of all work areas as directed in accordance with established health and safety standards• Takes responsibility for and remedy any noticeable health code or safety violations.• Maintains par levels of operating supplies and food product for each workstation obtaining replacement stock from warehouse inventory in accordance with procedures• Operates and maintains all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures• Provides personalized service to customers and team members.• Knows and understands the core value system of War Horse and core values of your property.• Knows and promotes current casino events and programs and gives guests directions to all casino areas.• Leads by example and willingly take responsibility for the details of this job description.• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Education, experience, skills required, equipment used.• Must be 19 years or older.• High school diploma. GED, or relevant experience.• One (1) year prior experience as cook in high-volume food service operation.• Kitchen sanitation, operation, and maintenance of kitchen equipment knowledge.• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and nomenclature. • Required to taste and smell foods.• Knowledge of weights, measures, and recipe yield.• Possessing and maintaining culinary tools (knives) to perform the necessary job functions.• Excellent guest service/communication skills.• Tolerating industry standard chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing• Working at a fast pace in often stressful environment• Maintain a neat, professional, well-groomed appearance and upholding company appearance/dress standards.• Must be able to follow directions and take direction.• Possess and display self-control and organizational skill set.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Collaboration Skills• Guest Focus• Communication Proficiency• Flexibility• Problem Solving• Ethical Conduct• Stress Management/Composure

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to secure and maintain NE Gaming License.

WORK HOURS: Due to the unpredictable nature of the hospitality/entertainment industry, Team members must be able to work varying-schedules to reflect the business needs of the property

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Is this position responsible for selling, serving, or distributing alcoholic beverages or do they have comp authority? No

Gaming License Required? Ability to secure and maintain NE Gaming License.

Other Certifications? ServSafe certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ASSESSMENTRating Scale 0 – Not Applicable to This Position1 – Normal: Conditions Similar to Everyday Life2 – Above Average: Beyond Normal Levels3 – Extreme: Extraordinary Levels Critical Job Elements: For the questions that follow, use the rating scale above to describe the job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:2 Accessibility of all worksites required for the position1 Exposure to weather and temperature extremes1 Exposure to darkness2 Exposure to cramped spaces3 Exposure to loud noises1 Exposure to chemicals and fumes1 Exposure to dust1 Exposure to heights2 Exposure to work safety hazards1 Exposure to secondhand smoke2 Amount of overtime/extended work hours required

PHYSICAL EFFORT:2 Physical mobility: movement from place to place on the job, considering distance and speed2 Physical agility: ability to maneuver body while in place2 Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.2 Physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools3 Dexterity of hands and fingers2 Dexterity of feet2 Physical balance: ability to maintain balance and physical control2 Coordination: including eye/hand, hand/foot, etc.2 Endurance: prolonged physical activity with limited opportunity to rest

MENTAL EFFORT:2 Concentration/intensity: prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks2 Memory, considering the amount and type of information2 Complexity of decision making2 Time pressure of decision making2 Analytical thinking2 Conceptual thinking1 Ability to compute basic math calculations

COMMUNICATION:1 Fluency in English1 Fluency in another language preferred.2 Verbal communication2 Written communication2 Non-verbal communication

SENSORY ABILITIES:2 Ability to see2 Ability to distinguish colors2 Ability to hear2 Ability to smell3 Ability to taste2 Sense of touch

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Ho-Chunk, Inc. and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Native American descent in accordance with applicable laws.