F&B Red Sky Cook FT

Reports to : Head Cook

Job Summary :

Under the direction of the Head Cook, the Cook performs a variety of tasks and duties which include preparing, seasoning and cooking, while conforming to food safety standards.

Essential Functions :

• Ensure compliance with the applicable Tribal, Federal and other laws and gaming regulations and Kickapoo Lucky Eagle policies and procedures.
• Ensure the highest possible standards of guest services by properly listening and responding to guest and team member concerns and questions.
• Responsible for providing high quality, fresh hot and cold food items in a timely manner using standardized recipes and methods of preparation.
• Prepare food items on a consistent basis with little to no variation in terms of appearance and taste.
• Ensure consistent use of approved recipes, practice portion control and strive to control or minimize waste.
• Control food production to include proper cooking methods, proper cooking times and temperatures and ensure sanitation practices are followed closely.
• Ensure proper food storage and food preparation times.
• Properly label and date all food items placed in refrigeration coolers and rotate items appropriately.
• Organize, maintain and clean refrigerated and dry storage areas.
• Maintain a sanitized and organized work station free of debris at all times during shift.
• Clean workstations immediately following food preparation.
• Understand food costs and perform job responsibilities in a manner that minimizes waste and improved financial performance.
• Maintain meat, poultry, sea-food, frozen and perishable goods at required cooking, defrosting and holding temperatures.
• Maintain up to date with safe cooking and holding temperatures according to food safety standards.
• Understand and follow common culinary terms and methods regarding broiling, braising, roasting, poaching, sauce preparation and meat carving; among other methods.
• Plan and organize the work day and ensure daily goals are met.
• Maintain responsibility for kitchen safety and sanitation; as well as care of kitchen equipment.
• Operate a broad range of kitchen equipment including but not limited to; stoves, cook tops, broilers, deep fryers, hand tools, microwaves, blenders, cutters, processors and knives.
• Report any injuries immediately and practice proper hand washing and sanitation guidelines.
• Prepare food for special events and caters for meetings when assigned.
• Taste check and sample prepared food items to ensure quality.
• Demonstrate and promote KLECH core values and MAD skills.
• Manage and maintain security of confidential information entrusted to position.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required training as assigned.
• Monitor compliance with Federal currency transaction reporting requirements, Title 31 requirements and IRS Currency Transaction Reports and property established Anti-Money Laundering policies. Maintain accurate MTL, MIL, CTR and SAR as needed.
• The essential functions listed above are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities pertinent to this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and / or deemed necessary by the Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Qualifications :

Other Criteria :

Qualified Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Members and qualified Native American preference is observed.

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