FOOD AND BEVERAGE LINE COOK (61531)

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Job Summary:

It is the primary responsibility of the Line Cook to prepare and cook food on all stations in the kitchen. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental policies, practices, and procedures. This position ensures proper preparation, presentation, and quality standards of all food at the direction of F&B Manager, F&B Assistant Manager and F&B Supervisor, to deliver prompt, courteous service in a manner that complies with Two Kings Casino Food and Beverage standards and company policies and procedures in all areas of operations related to guest service experience for food venue.    

Responsibilities:

• Prepare items according to recipe  
• Ensure food quality  
• Set up station and breakdown station  
• Prepare food items in a timely manner  
• Ensure all products are rotating on a first-in, first-out philosophy  
• Ensure all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated area  
• Identify and safely use all kitchen equipment  
• Regularly restock all kitchen supplies and food items required for service  
• Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation  
• Read, measure, and execute recipes  
• Maintain a solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation  
• Versatile in preparing both hot and cold items  
• Maintain a solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks, and soups  
• Work as a team, assisting all guests’ and employees’ needs and inquiries  
• Assist in completing inventory process and ordering necessary items, spot check pars levels  
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed   
• Perform food prep work while maintaining food quality, presentation, and sanitation standards   
• Examine food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and consistency standards are met  
• Monitor food waste  
• Communicate ticket times to Team Members  
• Individuals must be able to work in fast-paced environments and multitask
• Preform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• One (1) year of high volume/fast paced restaurant previous experience working in casino restaurant or similar back of house setting is a plus
• Must be able to obtain ServSafe Certification (Food Handler’s Certification) prior to working on casino floor.  
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Catawba Gaming License.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Ability to take initiative and exhibit flexibility  
• Have a passion for great food and great fun
• Ability to apply basic knife skills  
• A team player who has a highly motivated and energetic personality  
• Working knowledge of all food products and is able to skillfully apply culinary techniques  
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.