Cook

Native American Preference will apply in accordance with Tribal policies

SUMMARY:

Prepares and cooks food for the restaurant(s).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists in receiving and examining foodstuffs and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications.
2. Assists in ensuring all federal, tribal, state and local Health Department policies and laws for food preparation, food storage, safety, sanitation, equipment maintenance, and cleanliness.
3. Prepares food according to recipes provided or selected by the Kitchen Manager
   from the menu.
4. Engages in preparing and cooking meats, sauces, vegetables, soups, and other
   foods.
5. Cuts, trims, and bones meats and poultry for cooking, under the direction of the
   Kitchen Manager or Lead Cook.
6. Portions cooked foods, under the direction of the Kitchen Manager or Lead Cook.
7. Adheres to all regulatory, departmental, and casino policies and procedures, and to the MICS.
8. Must adhere to the safety rules and regulations of the Running Creek Casino and of the Food and Beverage Department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Will be exposed to electrical, and other hazards. Willl be exposed to a second-hand smoke-filled environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

All Running Creek Casino employees are responsible to ensure that their designated operations are in compliance with Running Creek Casino policies, MICS, Tribal policies, State compact and Tribal gaming regulations.

KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge and Certification

Required:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED required
• 1 year experience in food production
• Knowledge of weights and measurements

Skills

Required:

• Good organizational skills
• Basic written communication skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Customer service, interpersonal and teamwork skills necessary to maintain quality service delivery
• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Strong problem solving skills
• Basic math skills
• Basic Knife Handling Skills
• Basic Reading Skills
• Basic Writing Skills

Abilities

Required:

• Ability to maintain high confidentiality
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work cooperatively with all departments
• Ability to follow direction