Cook II - Kitchen Administration

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description:

The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing superior service to both the internal and external guests. The successful candidate will report to the Pastry Chef and their primary responsibilities will include bulk pastry work, and to assist other cooks, Sous Chef, Room Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and the Executive Chef in the efficient operation of the kitchen and of assigned management.

• The successful candidate has a passion for the production of fine pastries, such as, but not limited to: classic tart dough, puff pastry, multilayered cakes, bite-sized petit fours, different varieties of breads, and pound cakes. The successful candidate will constantly seek to surprise and delight each and every one of our guest with their creations.
• At least 2 years of bakery and pastry experience required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

May include but are not limited to:

• Provides superior customer service, positively interacts with customers and employees. 
• Ability to use all equipment associated with the position, including, but not limited to, choppers, slicers, mixers and grinders, and fryers.
• Assist with preparation of food.
• Assists all stations and respective lines as necessary.
• Ensures that items are fully stocked and equipment is in good working condition.
• Ensures the proper storing of any foods, including those from a previous function.
• Ensures the proper closing down of work stations.
• Ensures cleanliness of working area; reports all equipment for safety failures, hazardous areas and accidents.
• Ability to inspect and maintain all areas for which they are responsible.
• Ability to review and comprehend all necessary documentation.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently move around work area.
• Ability to lift, move and push/pull items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and all levels of employees.
• Must be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of and ability to prepare all manners of baked goods and pastries.
• Ability to prepare bulk bakery and pastry items in addition to small-batch creative bakery and pastry items.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
• These skills and abilities are typically acquired through two years of experience. Previous bakery and pastry experience required. Completion of a Culinary Arts Degree or recognized apprenticeship experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear; and taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative but not all-inclusive of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Frequent lifting/carrying of weights over 25 pounds, reaching, stooping, squatting and bending.