Cook Supervisor - Casino jobs in Hialeah, FL

Calder Casino has a fun and high energy environment, and we are looking for talented and customer service driven individuals to join the team. We are devoted to creating Winning Experiences for our teammates, guests, and partners and are seeking for a talented Cook I to join our Culinary Team. We look forward to learning more about you if you are passionate about working in a team environment and creating tasty meals. Join us at Bigger. Better. Calder.

Calder Casino offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package and other perks for eligible Team Members including but not limited to: Paid Time Off, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Team Member exclusive discounts, and more!

FUNCTION

The Cook I is responsible for safely preparing food items, following menu specifications and standard recipes, for service to guests in all outlets.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, kettle, and griddles.
• Provide excellent guest service to both internal and external guests.
• Greets guests approaching service area.
• Requires reading and math skill for recipes and measurements.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand basic English in order to read recipes and communicate with other team members.
• Actively participates with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble all outlets food.
• Adheres to control procedure for food costs and quality.
• To encourage and abide by all health codes and hand washing guidelines.
• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
• Be able to create compound sauces and derivatives of the mother sauces including the knowledge of Beurre Blancs.
• Prepare written food requisition for supplies and food items for production in the work station – inventory.                                                                                                                 
• Other duties as assigned.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Abilities demonstrated in handling the banquets and food outlet effectiveness.
• Be in constant communication with the Lead Cook
• Maintaining interpersonal working relationship among all personnel.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Able to interact with internal and external guests in a friendly/fast manner.
• All internal and external guests must be treated in a manner to ensure complete satisfaction. Always strive to exceed our guests’ expectations.
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform all duties at a higher level of accuracy and speed than a Cook II.
• Willingness to assume overall responsibility relative to the performance of the outlets, work flexible hours and handle high pressure deadlines.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED equivalence.
• Three-year minimum experience in food preparation and food knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to work the line in different locations i.e. Sauté, Broiler, Appetizer, Pantry, Pasta, Grill etc.
• Must be able to complete any classes or certifications required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid gaming license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may he made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V EOE

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