Cook II - Buffet at Northfield Park Racino

Northfield, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

20.4

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Techniques, Knife Skills, Food Safety, Sanitation Regulations, Plate Presentation, Sauce Preparation, Stock and Soup Preparation, Kitchen Equipment Operation, Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Inventory Management, Teamwork

Industry

Description

Description Primary Purpose As a Buffet Cook, you will be responsible for skillfully applying culinary techniques. Principal Duties & Responsibilities Maintain solid knowledge of food products and skillfully apply culinary techniques. Identify and safely use kitchen equipment. Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service. Properly label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation. Maintain solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation. Assist kitchen leadership and staff in execution of service. Maintain solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups. Work as a team, assist all guests’ needs and inquiries. Required for All Jobs Performs other job-related duties as requested. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Education High School Diploma, GED or equivalent - Required Work Experience 2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience in a similar resort setting - Preferred 1+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience as a Cook - Preferred Additional Requirements Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays. - Required Formal Culinary training. - Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KSAs Knowledgeable of weights, measures and various cooking techniques. Knowledge of knives and knife skills, standard kitchen equipment and supplies, including, but not limited to toasters, refrigerators, coolers, slicers, beverage machines, Cryovac machine and smallwares. Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations. Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts. Physical Requirements A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected work environments. Mental Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected mental requirements.

Responsibilities

Responsible for applying culinary techniques to prepare buffet items, including base sauces, stocks, and soups. Duties include maintaining kitchen sanitation, restocking supplies, and ensuring high-quality plate presentation.