Prep Cook

JOB SUMMARY:

The Prep Cook assists in the preparation of all types of food items for the restaurant outlets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for providing high quality, fresh food items using standardized recipes and methods of preparation, as directed by other kitchen team members.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing their areas to create a safe and sanitary environment for internal and external guests.
• Maintains ability and willingness to prepare all or nearly all food items sold by the enterprise according to recipe.
• Easily adapts to changes in menu preparation and production methods.
• Maintains responsibility for kitchen safety and sanitation, as well as care of kitchen equipment. Organizes and maintains refrigerated and dry storage areas.
• Replenishes prep line food items as necessary to ensure proper presentation and availability for guests.
• Practices proper personal sanitary procedures.
• Responds properly to guest preferences and concerns.
• Ensures proper food storage and food serving temperatures.
• Taste check prepared food items to ensure quality and food safety.
• Must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events and varied schedules per business need.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, management 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 furnished 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.