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About the Role

The Cook is responsible for food preparation in accordance with prescribed recipes and adherence to safe food handling techniques and practices. Focus on the department objective of - Consistency, Quality and Sense of Urgency.

Responsibilities

• Be punctual to pre-shift meetings with a positive attitude and participate openly.
• Consistently provide Old-World Hospitality and deliver Excitement, while living the company core values.
• Comply with department standards, guidelines, and objectives, including Food Service and Sanitation, OSHA, and Hazcom standards.
• Pass Food Service Sanitation course and rigorously practice safe food handling.
• Practice 'clean as you go', clean spills immediately, and practice safe knife handling.
• Complete daily checklists for position and adhere to kitchen setup roadmaps.
• Strictly adhere to all standardized recipes and maintain the quality and consistency of food product.
• Use a digital thermometer to verify food temperatures.
• Label and date all food items not stored in their original containers.
• Adhere to the 5S Principles: Sorted, Set in Order, Systematically Cleaned, Standardized, and Sustained.
• Update Daily Management Systems board with daily lineup, order guides, prep lists, line checks, and perpetual inventories.
• Behave in a gracious, kind, and warm manner, reflecting positively on the company and its core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Ability to accurately calculate figures and amounts and perform mathematical functions.
• Ability to interpret and follow instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Ability to work all shifts, including holidays, nights, weekend hours, and overtime.
• Ability to wear plastic or latex gloves when handling ready-to-eat foods.
• Ability to work in a kitchen setting with varying temperatures.
• Ability to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel, and balance in varying work areas, including confined spaces.
• Attend required training sessions.
• Obtain required license(s).
• Perform duties in compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Ensure minors are not allowed to gamble or loiter in gambling areas, drink alcoholic beverages, or purchase tobacco.
• Knowledge of ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures relating to the department.
• Knowledge of the property’s programs to address problem gambling.
• Consult with appropriate individuals and maintain an effective system of written policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Investigate exceptions, fraud, and potential violations and report them to management.
• Report any acts of wrongdoing by any Team Member.

Skills

• Safe food handling techniques
• Safe food preparation techniques
• Kitchen equipment knowledge
• Food product knowledge
• Standard recipes knowledge
• Proper preparation knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Maintaining confidential information

Location

• Finger Lakes region

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Culinary training preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $27.09-$30.10/hour

About the Company

• del Lago Resort & Casino offers positions in gaming, hotel, retail, and restaurants.
• Previous casino-industry experience is not required; training is provided.
• Features a luxurious 205-room hotel, spa treatments, gaming, and dining options.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.