Title: Cook 1
Department: Casino F&B, Red Hat Grille, Wendell’s & The Market at the Mountain
Opening Date: November 1, 2023
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Gaming License Required: No
Pay Rate: $17.00
Shift: Varies
Job Summary: Checks inventory and orders supplies as needed. Makes sure that the outlets are open on time. Checks, prepares and restocks food stations to par with food and supplies. Follows recipes to portion standards. Maintains food quality by inspecting freshness, expiration dates, temperatures and rotating food items according to First In-First Out. Requests and inventories needed items for ordering. Communicates food shortages and needs before running out. Makes sure all team members are performing line duties at maximum speed and efficiency. Trains and monitors kitchen team members on job tasks. Must be able to fill out daily forms such as transfers and waste sheets. Reports any food not of usable quality to the Management before discarding. Maintains a clean and sanitized work area. Maintains quality in all food preparation while monitoring production to avoid waste. Directs, supervises, coaches and disciplines kitchen staff during assigned shift. Prepares all food and supplies in a timely manner as directed by the Chef or Sous Chef. Assists kitchen staff as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); five years job-related experience in high volume cooking for a full production kitchen, two years of which is supervisory experience or a lead position. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Must supply own work tools. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Mescalero Apache Tribal Preference. Bi-cultural experience preferred.
