Line Cook - Casino jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Description

$18. - $25. DOB

Job Summary:

The Line Cook position is responsible for preparing all types of hot and cold food items in the dining areas of the enterprise. The Team Member performs duties related to preparation of food and beverage items prepared for the restaurant outlets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for providing high quality, fresh hot and cold food items using standardized recipes and methods of preparation.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing their areas to create a safe and sanitary environment for internal and external guests.
• Maintains a neat and orderly food preparation environment by cleaning in a timely manner immediately following preparation.
• Maintains knowledge of food costs and performs job responsibilities in a manner that minimizes waste and improves financial performance.
• Sample food prepared to ensure highest quality levels at all times.
• Maintains correct PAR levels.
• Must be familiar with common culinary terms and methods regarding broiling, braising, roasting, poaching, sauce preparation, and meat carving among other methods.
• Delegates food preparation to other kitchen team members and provides supervision when necessary.
• Prepares individual food items on a consistent basis with little or no variation in terms of appearance and taste as it relates to single food items.
• Maintains ability and willingness to prepare all food items sold by the enterprise according to recipe.
• Possesses or develops high skill levels in all areas of the kitchen and deli and maintains a working vocabulary of common culinary terminology.
• Easily adapts to changes in menu preparation and production methods.
• Maintains responsibility for kitchen safety and sanitation, as well as care of kitchen equipment.
• Practices proper personal sanitary procedures.
• Responds properly to customer preferences and concerns.
• Maintains a dependable work attendance record.
• Communicates in a positive, respectful manner to both internal and external guests.
• Abide by all Arizona State Liquor Laws Title 4, and Colorado River Indian Tribes Alcohol Beverage Ordinance.
• Abide by Guest Service Agreement for BlueWater Resort & Casino.
• Abide by F & B department policies and procedures.
• Performs all functions in accordance with Tribal, Federal, State Health & Safety Regulations, Gaming Regulations, and BlueWater Resort & Casino policies and procedures. 
• All other duties as assigned (job description permitting), or as approved by the Tribal Gaming Agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  All Employees must be knowledgeable to all Company policies and procedures.

• Operates a broad range of kitchen equipment including stoves, broilers, deep fryers and other food preparation equipment, and uses hand tools, knives and other related small wares.
• Accurately reads food ticket orders.
• Must possess excellent guest service skills, strong telephone etiquette and be a self-starter with the ability to multitask, follow-up and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to clearly communicate, read and write in English.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written or verbal form. 
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 5’s, 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to understand the basic use of weight and volume measurements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as well as to gain the cooperation of guests and fellow team members.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. and two or three years of related experience in heavy food production within a multi-outlet facility.

• C.R.I.T Community Environmental Health Food Handlers Card and any other required compliance trainings.
• All employees must obtain a valid gaming license from the CRIT Tribal Gaming Agency prior to beginning work and are required to have license renewed annually.
• Must be able to adhere to all BlueWater Resort & Casino and CDC guidelines in regards to the wearing of PPE (including but not limited to a mask and gloves).
• Must attend in-house comprehensive cleaning and disinfecting training on COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.

Uniforms

Uniforms will be specific to each outlet.  All hair must be completely contained within the approved health standards.  All hairstyles, body art and piercings must adhere to company policy to meet the needs of the health code and professional standards. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear.  The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The team member must occasionally lift and/or moves up to 50 pounds and push, pull, or drags up to 100 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor environment.  This position regularly works indoors but may work outdoors in cold and/or extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with employees, external agencies and the public. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne practices, including second-hand environmental smoke.  The employee may be exposed to the risks associated in attempting to resolve issues with extremely irate or difficult guests or staff members.  The noise level in the work environment varies from light to moderate.  Flashing lights from slot machines and band lighting. 

ACCESSIBILITY:  Limited

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent.  The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.