Employee Dining Room Cook - Casino jobs in Bellingham, WA

Summary: Oversee all food preparation in designated area.

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years experience in related culinary field.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English; bilingual ability is a plus.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and knife skills required.

License Requirement(s):

• Class II Gaming License; Washington State Health Card

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee product consistency and plate presentation and make necessary modifications according to business needs. 
• Monitors waste and over production, ensures proper rotation and quality control. 
• Trains new employees to help them achieve company standards. 
• Monitor and enforce Company and departmental safety policies and Health Department standards. 
• Responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness and equipment maintenance of their area. 
• Oversee all kitchen related activities pertaining to the normal operation of the restaurant, menu and staff. 
• Coordinates service of food with restaurant needs.
• Create new daily specials.
• Work closely with Chef to achieve daily goals.
• Performs all other duties as directed by Executive Chef, Sous Chef or F&B Director.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Constantly walking, standing, hearing, seeing and talking. 
• Frequently smelling, tasting, eye/hand coordination and handling. 
• Occasionally balancing, bending, reaching, twisting, sitting, holding, wrist motion, reading and stooping. 
• Occasionally pushing and/or pulling up to a maximum of 120 lbs.; lifting and/or carrying up to a maximum of 55 lbs. alone. 

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment with occasional hot and cold temperature changes. 
• Close spaces while working with others. 
• Moderate noise levels. 
• Stand on tile, mats. 
• Hazards: Knives, mechanical kitchen equipment