Provides fast, friendly, professional and responsive customer service to culinary team members and the restaurant service delivery team. Prepares food items as required including, but not limited to, soups, sauces, salads, appetizers and sandwiches, entrees, breakfast items and desserts according to recipe standards. Employs proper cooking methods, cooks to specifications and handles, stores and rotates food properly in accordance with established health and safety standards. Ability to operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, braiser, kettle and flat top. Slice, dice, chop and prepare raw products. Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods as directed or required. Carve meats, portion food on serving plates, add gravies and sauces, and garnish plates as required. Must strive for picture perfect plate presentation. Actively participates with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble all outlets' food. Wipes counter areas, sinks and floors as required to maintain a clean and safe work station. Maintains cleanliness of designated areas as directed in accordance with established health and safety standards. Maintains par levels of operating supplies and food product for each workstation obtaining replacement stock from warehouse inventory in accordance with procedure. Operates and maintains all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures. Provides clear direction, instruction and guidance to subordinates. Trains lower level cooks in proper equipment use. Knows and promotes current casino events and programs and can give guests directions to all casino areas. 

Must be able to work inside a kitchen 100% of shift. Must be able to tolerate areas with extreme hot and cold temperatures. Must be able to stand/walk 100% of shift. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, push a food cart with up to 100 pounds of cargo and possess the mobility and dexterity required to meet the demands incumbent to this position. Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques. Reading and math skills necessry to calculate recipe ingredients. Must possess the coordination and dexterity to use kitchen tools and utensils. Possess and maintain culinary tools (knives) and demonstrate the dexterity and coordination to perform the necessary job functions. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, crouch, kneel, push, pull or climb a ladder to access equipment as necessary from storage areas. Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation, and maintenance of kitchen equipment. Must be able to work within a smoke-filled environment. Ability to sustain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. Ability to maintain a high level of energy and take a proactive and strategic approach to dealing with issues. Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization. Ability to provide excellent customer service skills. Highly organized and detail-oriented. High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience. Two (2) years prior experience as cook in a high-volume food service operation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an Indiana Gaming Commission Identification Badge.