Pantry Worker - Casino jobs in Dallas, TX

General Definition:

• Responsible for preparing cold appetizers, garnishing dishes, and creating vinaigrettes and dips.

Essential Job Functions:

• Make cold appetizers, including salads, vegetable and meat roll-ups
• Garnish dishes with spices, nuts, fruit and vegetables
• Prepare vinaigrettes, dips and herb-infused oils
• Perform meal-prep activities before guests arrive (like chopping vegetables, cutting fish and meat and washing fruits)
• Store ingredients to keep them fresh and reduce food wastage
• Check food plating, temperature and portions for all cold dishes
• Sterilize kitchen equipment at the end of your shift
• Monitor stock and place orders, as needed
• Maintain a clean station at all times
• Properly handles, stores and rotates all products in accordance with company standards and established procedures.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Contributes to a friendly and productive work environment; reports concerns directly to Kitchen Manager.
• Knows and understands the proper operation of all job-related equipment.
• Observes all safety procedures when handling food, liquids, and dishes.
• Uses proper protective equipment at all times.
• Uses the proper lifting techniques when handling trays, dishes, and boxes.
• Immediately reports all workplace injuries to the Kitchen Manager.
• Reports any unsafe acts, conditions, or equipment to the Kitchen Manager.
• Knows all appropriate first aid kit(s) locations and eyewash stations.
• Knows the location of the fire-fighting equipment and fire exits for the area.
• Maintains clean work area and uniform at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.
• Dependability, good attendance, and occasional overtime required.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year related experience and/or training; or combination.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of a variety of foods and equipment.
• Must be knowledgeable in the proper handling of food, including preparation and sanitation.
• Must be able to work effectively with peers, staff members, and regulatory agency personnel.
• Ability to listen well, communicate effectively and follow instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret menu and/or recipe ingredients and portions.
• Basic math
• Possess good organization skills.
• Is reliable and committed to meeting schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, including being proactive and resourceful, working independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to win confidence and gain respect through consistent demonstrations of personal courtesy, tact and timely responsiveness.
• Ability to prioritize, multi task and be flexible.
• Ability to work as part of a team and work with interruptions in a fast-paced restaurant or sports bar environment.

Training:

• Two years of food and beverage operation experience required

Licenses/Certifications/Other:

• Must be able to pass a background check and receive a license or permit from any Regulatory Agency if applicable to perform the essential job functions
• Serve-safe certified (Food Handlers)

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strength:
  • Sedentary to medium workload
  • Stand, sit and walk consistently
  • Will be required to lift up to or over 20lbs or exert occasionally over 50lbs
• Movement:
  • Will consistently be required to touch, feel, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, reach
  • Will use office equipment
  • Driving motor vehicles as needed
• Auditory:
  • Frequently speak and articulate
  • Noise levels will be varied from moderate to heavy machinery
• Environmental:
  • Exposure to weather and extreme elements are minimal
  • Minimal exposure in close proximity to horses