Kitchen Line Cook
PURPOSE
Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards and presentation standards. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives and equipment. Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Communication Skills
Individual Contributor
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Team Player
Personally Fit
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Be required to work under supervision as directed in various areas of the kitchen, including banquets and events.
Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes
Return all prepped foods not used to designated areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables
Recognizes superior quality products, presentations, and flavor
Ensures compliance with all local, provincial, and federal food and safety regulations
Maintains procedures for food portion and waste control
Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products
Ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards
Putting away stock and inventory, rotating stock
Food preparation, chopping vegetables and making salads
Empty garbage, mop kitchen floor, take down and clean vents weekly
Washes all the dishes that have been used from the lounge and Aurora
Perform kitchen cleaning whenever necessary
Performs additional responsibilities as requested by supervisor
Take direction from management when called upon
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The position requires the ability to communicate clearly, deal tactfully and work effectively with Bear Hills Casino kitchen staff and management.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND /OR EXPERIENCE
Excellent culinary skills, possesses the ability to perform all functions in the culinary operations
Knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards-Complete Food Safe Course
Experience with maintaining kitchen equipment
Strong problem-solving skills
Good communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)
Knowledge of governmental and safety regulations
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work conditions and physical capabilities, fast paced environment, repetitive tasks, physically demanding, attention to detail, combination of standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, must be able to lift/carry up to 30lbs.
BEAR HILLS CASINO’S EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEES
Adheres to all Bear Hills Casino Policies and Procedures
Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position
Acts as a role model within and outside of the Casino
Maintains a positive and respectful attitude
Communicates regularly with direct supervisor about department issues
Is flexible and willing to perform duties as workload necessitates