About this position
Description:
The Line Cook will have a passion for cooking, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes to the highest standards, ensuring our guests have an exceptional dining experience.
Essential Job Functions:
- Champions our Code of Conduct policy and always adheres to professionalism
- Always adheres to our company policies and procedures.
- Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and standards set for by company management.
- Cooks’ food to make it piping hot, great tasting and visually appealing.
- Cooks’ food using FIFO (First In / First Out) system to ensure fresh food is as fresh as possible.
- Prepares meals by following standardized recipes, using appropriate cooking methods and cooking tools
- Coordinates food preparation to ensure all items of an order are completed order of guest consumption.
- Handle and store ingredients properly to maintain freshness and quality.
- Monitor food stock and report any shortages or issues to the kitchen manager.
- Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Participate in daily kitchen prep and cleaning tasks.
- Stocks line area with appropriate food items and sanitized equipment.
- Cleans and sanitizes workstations during volume periods and at the end of the shift to ensure a safe and sanitized working environment.
- Operates all equipment and uses all chemical compounds properly and safely.
- Practices hospitality with all guests and team members to make Aces & Eights Casino a special place to enjoy our food/drinks and work.
- Performs duties that require bending, lifting, reaching, twisting, and transporting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous.
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction.
- Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail.
- High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment.
- Maintains Food Handlers certification recognized by the state of New Hampshire.
- Proven experience as a Line Cook or similar role preferred.
- Knowledge of various cooking techniques and methods.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.