Cook II

Guest Service Requirement:

Our philosophy at Ameristar Casinos is to proudly deliver a quality customer experience in a fun and friendly atmosphere, while working together to provide our team members with personal and professional growth opportunities.  Because of this philosophy, it is critical that all team members understand the importance of excellent guest service.  All of our positions, whether corporate, back of house, management, or front of house require a friendly persona and a willingness to interact and provide fun, professional and friendly guest service.  Guests are not our only customers; fellow team members are our internal customers as well.  By joining the Ameristar team, you are committing yourself to these values and acknowledging your dedication to providing excellent guest service for our guests and our internal team, at all times.

Safety Requirement:

Safety is a core value at Ameristar Casinos. The ability to work safely and prevent personal injury is a key job requirement of every position.  Each Team Member is also expected to be committed to the safety of fellow Team Members and our guests and demonstrate that commitment through daily actions.

Position Summary: Safely prepare food items, following menu specifications and standard recipes, for service to guests in all outlets. Must strive for picture perfect plate presentation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Requires reading and math skill for recipes and measurements
• Ability to provide clear direction, instruction and guidance to subordinates
• Train lower level Cooks in proper equipment use
• Ability to work with small, delicate, and sensitive equipment (knives) requiring fine finger dexterity.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, braiser, kettle, and flat top.
• Ability to organize and delegate work assignments/tasks
• Ability to perform duties within hot to normal to cold temperature ranges.
• Ability to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a food warmer weighing a maximum of 300 lbs. at a continuous schedule.
• Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, and walking significant distances.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Actively participates with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble all outlets food.
• Adheres to control procedure for food costs and quality.
• Perform all assigned sidework to include replenishing/restocking work station with supplies.
• Check station before, during and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness.
• Fully observe all safety procedures as well as clean as you go techniques.
• To encourage and abide by all health codes and hand washing guidelines.
• Ability to read and gather all necessary items for recipe execution.
• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
• Knowledge of how to prepare sauces.
• Be able to prepare an order list for recipe preparations.
• Be in constant communication with Cook III’s and Sous Chef.
• Ability to work the line in different locations i.e. Saute, Broiler, Appetizer, Pantry, Pasta, Grill etc.
• Preparation of hot and cold sauces.
• Must have basic knife skills
• Total knowledge of two stations with some familiarization of two others

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent guest service skills
• Working knowledge of food storage, knife handling and sharpening, weights & measures, stocks, soups and sauces, plate presentations, recipes and yields, Health department regulations, sanitation and safety regulations
• Uses appropriate language when engaging guests and co-workers in conversation, communicating clearly and courteously, provides continued service to all guests
• Determines the nature of guest concerns and takes appropriate action to resolve general concerns, obtaining assistance from the proper personnel, as necessary.