Shawanoe Steak and Spirits Prep Cook

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
•    Prepares items requiring preparation.
•    Prepares items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes.
•    Completes and follows daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
•    Completes all required documentation, reports, logs as required.
•    Operates, cleans, and sanitizes equipment per department procedures after each use.
•    Wraps, dates, stores, and rotates all food items in designated areas according to food safety procedures.
•    Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
•    Ensure food is at appropriate temperatures and meets safety regulations.
•    Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
•    Must have time management skills 
•    Assists kitchen team with any additional requests

JOB PREREQUISITES:  
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
•    Problem solving capability
•    High Capacity for Learning

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.
 

EDUCATION:  HS Diploma or GED 

EXPERIENCE:  1 year of prep cook or in a similar position

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: 
Be able to obtain/maintain Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma gaming license.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout shift. Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for period of up to four hours in length. Must possess manual ability to handle/serve food.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: We maintain an alcohol/drug-free workplace.  Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform in casino operations containing smoke and second-hand smoke with high noise level and bright lights. Must be able and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Ability to work in fast paced environment and problem-solving ability. Must be able to work independently

Job Summary: The Prep Cook is responsible for organizing and labeling food items in storage closets, performing tasks like chopping ingredients and sanitizing their workstation during and after service. The Prep Cook works under head cooks or chefs to oversee the chain of food preparation work done by line cooks. Prepare soups, salads, and sauces, assist the head cook or chef in preparing entrées, and ensure that food health and safety regulations are followed