Lead Cook- Tradewinds Buffet (55065)

Pay Rate : $23.50 an hour with $2.00 an hour additional shift differential on swing and grave shift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure food quality including presentation, portioning, timeliness and consistency

Assist with interviewing, training and scheduling cooks

Demonstrate knowledge of menu items and execute standards

Follow procedures for food storage, rotation, spoilage, sanitation, and prevention of cross-contamination including items are properly marked and stored

Follow recipes, times and temperatures in order to produce quality and consistent products

Maintain a safe, organized and clean work area and conform to Indian Health Service standards

Assist cashiers as need to include greeting guests, taking / delivering food and beverage orders, operating point-of-sales system and handling cash and cash equivalents

KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required Knowledge and Certification :

3 years a-la-carte cooking experience

Previous knowledge of kitchen design and experience with operation of grills, roast-and-hold ovens, conventional and convection ovens, fryers, etc.

Preferred :

Previous lead / supervisory experience

Required Skills :

Accurate and detail-oriented

Highly organized and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities

Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Required Abilities :

Ability to work fast and efficiently

Ability to follow established dress code policies and practice good personal hygiene

Ability to interact with guests, coworkers and management in a professional and courteous manner

Ability to learn proper equipment usage

Ability to speak in a clear, concise and pleasant voice

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to walk and / or stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to 8 hours

Must have a good sense of balance, and be able to bend, kneel and stoop

Must be able to reach and twist routinely

Must be able to push, pull and grasp objects routinely

Must have the ability to independently lift 25+ pounds routinely

Must be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions

Must have good eye hand coordination

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in the kitchen including fumes and hot and cold temperatures and may include going onto the gaming floor, which has flashing lights, frequent loud noises and cigarette smoke

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including all shifts, weekends and holidays