Cook II

Full Time
Isleta, NM 87022
Posted
Job description

AGE REQUIREMENT: 18 years or older

Position Summary

Prepares and cooks meals as required for customers or specifically authorized employees; exhibit knowledge of product lines, full awareness of safety, sanitary laws and regulations. Provides efficient and smooth customer service according to the standards required by the Isleta Resort and Casino, while promoting and exhibiting World Class Guest Service to all the Isleta Resort and Casino employee and guests.

Isleta Resort and Casino Guest Service Agreement

All Team Members will display 100% commitment to World Class Guest Service through the delivery and maintenance of Guest Service Standards established by the Isleta Resort and Casino.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.

· Cooks food in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served adjusting recipes as needed to reduce required amounts.

· Confers with F & B Management and reviews menus to determine such matters as quantity of food and types of ingredients to be used, number of portions needed and substitute menu items to be used in order to insure the availability and efficient use of food and food supplies.

· Roasts, fries, broils, and season’s meats, fish poultry vegetables and other foods required to daily meals.

· Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe, using kitchen utensils and equipment, in order to prepare soups, salads, desserts, dressings, gravies, sauces, stews, etc.

· Determines type or amount of ingredients which may be substituted in or omitted from recipes without altering taste, appearance or quality.

· Evaluates food for quality, quantity, appearance, temperature and taste through observation and tasting in order to determine if it is fresh, properly portioned and prepared correctly.

· Operates and/or uses kitchen equipment such as cutlery, grinders and slicers to portion and/or prepare food for cooking.

· Performs related duties such as weighing portions of food to insure uniformity in servings; storing food at proper temperatures to prevent spoilage; sharpening knives, meat saws and other cooking tools; cleaning and/or sterilizing cooking equipment and work areas; placing prepared food in carts for delivery; and transporting food from kitchen to serving area.

· Provide on the job training for new employees in order to teach cooking skills and ensure compliance with safety and food preparation requirements.

· Uses judgement to apply proper actions & methods of food preparation to meet the business volume demands at any given time.

Accountability and Supervision:

  • None

Education and Experience

High School Diploma and/or General Educational Degree (GED) equivalent, preferred.

1-3 years’ experience in culinary positions.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certification

  • Must be able to acquire and maintain Non-Key Gaming License issued through POIGRA.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and background investigation.
  • Must be flexible with work schedule. Must be willing to work any days/hours as needed or required to meet business needs.

· Must maintain all Isleta Resort and Casino-wide educational and certification requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the standard methods and techniques used in food handling, storage, preparation, cooking and serving.

· Must possess working knowledge of and be able to adhere to all OSHA, First Aid Management, and HACCP standards and regulations.

· Knowledge of the effects of time, temperature on food.

· Knowledge of the methods and techniques for preserving food.

· Knowledge of the types and uses of utensils and equipment used in food preparation and cooking such as ovens, knives, stoves, steamers, etc.

· Knowledge of the methods followed in the care and maintenance of utensils and equipment used in food preparation and cooking such as ovens, knives, ladles, pots, stoves, steamers, etc.

· Knowledge of the terminology, standard abbreviations and symbols used in food preparation and cooking.

· Knowledge of the standard methods and techniques used in serving food.

· Knowledge of the methods followed in the care and maintenance of utensils and equipment used in serving food.

· Knowledge of liquid and dry measures.

· Knowledge of the proper quality, appearance and condition of foods.

· Knowledge of the types and causes of cooking deficiencies.

· Skill in the use of equipment and utensils used for weighing and measuring food.

· Ability to judge the proper quality, appearance and condition of food by sensory observation.

· Ability to read and interpret recipes and weights and measures tables.

· Ability to understand and apply the policies procedures of Food & Beverage and Isleta Resort and Casino policies.

· Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.

· Ability to assemble item of information in accordance with established procedures.

· Ability to give oral and written instructions in a precise and understandable manner.

· Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of supervision.

· Ability to maintain accurate records

· Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources.

Physical Demands and Work Environment.

· Must be able to lift, move, and place 25 pounds intermittently.

· Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.

· Cooks work under exposure to extreme temperature conditions; work under exposure to such hazards as slippery floors and sharp equipment.

Working Conditions:

Smoke filled environment, exposure to various lights and sounds. May, on occasion be required to work outdoors. Occasionally may deal with angry or hostile individuals. Must be on call at all times. May work holidays, weekends, and different shifts.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. It is not necessarily all-inclusive and the job may require other essential and/or non-essential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. Management reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, or by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

Isleta Resort and Casino is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job junctions.

Native American Preference Policy

Isleta Resort and Casino will at all times and for the positions give hiring, transfers, and promotional preferences to qualified Native American applicants in the following order:

1. Enrolled Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Member;

2. Enrolled pueblo of Isleta Descendants; and

3. Registered Native American from a federally recognized tribe.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.14 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Physical setting:

  • Casual dining restaurant
  • Fast casual restaurant
  • Fine dining restaurant
  • Quick service & fast food restaurant

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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