Fine Dining Cook - Casino jobs in Colorado

A Legacy of Excellence

Entertaining Your World

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (JEI) is a developer, owner and operator of gaming and entertainment facilities across the United States. Core to the company’s value is our commitment to ethical leadership, outstanding training, and open employee communication.

The Lodge Casino is currently in search of a “White Buffalo Fine Dining Cook”. We are Colorado's First Choice For Fun not only for our guests, but for our employees too! If you are looking for a fun and exciting atmosphere, now is the perfect time to jump start your career. The Lodge Casino opened its doors in June 1998, in Black Hawk, CO. Our property features more than 52,000 square feet of state-of-the-art gaming space, four delicious restaurants, nearly 900 slot machines, 23 table games, four bars and 50 spacious boutique hotel rooms.

Our employees are supported with a comprehensive benefits program that include the following:

• $1,000 Hiring Bonus
• $200 Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Programs—Get paid to go to the doctor
• 7 paid Holidays
• 80 hours of Vacation after 1 year of employment
• 48 Hours of Sick Time available immediately and renews annually
• We offer a variety of affordable medical, dental, vision and flexible spending account plans after 60 days
• Employee Assistance Program FREE of charge
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Matching 401K program after 90 days
• Employee Meal Discounts
• Free Parking
• Discounted Bus Tickets
• Ongoing learning and development programs
• Work towards your future advancement within the company—most of our supervisors and managers are promoted from within

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintains high level of quality and presentation of our menu items to ensure a quality dining experience for our White Buffalo restaurant guests
• Produces all menu items for the White Buffalo using various cooking techniques (sauté, roast, steam, broil, braise, etc.
• Sets up and works stations (Pantry, Sauté, Grill, and Expediter) as assigned
• Follows recipes exactly to ensure a consistent product
• Monitors and maintains the expected level of prepared items
• Maintains organization and cleanliness of work areas and food storage areas throughout shift
• Notifies supervisor of any quality or freshness concerns
• Assists in the production of daily specials and soups
• Stores prepared items appropriately, following “FIFO” and labeling procedures
• Adheres to all health department policies and procedures. Follows proper food storage, rotation, and temperature practices
• Adheres to all company safety policies
• Assists other White Buffalo Cooks, Sous Chef and Executive Chef when needed
• Other related duties including but not limited to complying with the following: Colorado Limited Gaming Act, Colorado Gaming Rules and Regulations, Colorado Internal Control Minimum Procedures, Colorado Liquor and Beer Codes, Federal requirements for Anti-Money Laundering, Company Policies, and IRS reporting

Skills, Education and Other Requirements

• Must have a working knowledge of the food service industry
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Successful completion of ServSafe Class
• At least 1 year of cooking experience in a high-volume food establishment
• Fine dining experience preferred
• Identification that establishes identity
• Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States

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