F&B Line Cook at Odawa Casino Resort in Petoskey, MI

Odawa Casino Resort

Job Description

Job Title:F&B Line Cook

Reports To: F&B Sous Chef

Department:Food & Beverage

Minimum Pay Rare:$18.00 per hour

Job Code:LINECK

Pay Grade:F&B3

Date Written:10/23/2019

Revision Date:08/21/2024

Job Summary: Responsible for preparing and cooking food of all menu items in accordance with F&B recipes and standards while maintaining a neat, clean and safe work area, and making sure the kitchen is stocked.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain a positive and professional approach with Team Members and guests.
• Maintain knowledge of all current and upcoming promotions and events at Odawa Casino Resort.
• Uses production guide and daily inventory and ordering procedure.
• Stores foods in designated areas, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and food spoilage.
• Performs proper receiving, thawing, storage and location, proportioning, prep area sanitation, heating, holding, and re-heating product (including sauces, soups, salad bar items, lunch, dinner, and produce).
• Practices proper raw product quality and standards for food production. Be able to identify all raw products by sight.
• Responsible for producing proper raw products into a quality finished product according to pre- determined standards for food preparation.
• Demonstrates proper use of dry and liquid measure and scales.
• Uses kitchen manuals and recipe files.
• Measures and weighs designated ingredients.
• Preps an adequate amount of food to run the line efficiently, using proper storage and dating procedures.
• Washes, peels, cuts, and seeds vegetables and fruits; cleans, cuts, and grinds meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Prepares soups, sauces, salad dressings, cold sauces, dips, and garnishments.
• Prepares foods by methods of frying, sautéing, broiling, roasting, braising, poaching, steaming, baking, stir-frying, simmering, boiling, and other means.
• Sets up, maintains, and breaks down cook stations.
• Responsible in maintaining all standards regarding sanitation, uniforms, food preparation, and storage. Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator.
• Assists with dishes and pots/pans in the absence of a steward.
• Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils, segregate and remove garbage, sweep and mop the line, and steam-clean or hose garbage containers.
• Attends all meetings as required.
• Completes all required training satisfactorily.
• Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Work at other properties as needed.
• Perform in assigned areas as dictated by business levels and directed by management.
• Performs all other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

System Access: None

Upholds Odawa Casino Mission statement in all aspects of position:

Mission:

We create excitement and memories.

Values:

We create a culture that provides:

1. A fun, rewarding, safe, and consistent environment for our Team Members.
2. A warm reception, welcoming environment, and friendly atmosphere.
3. An optimal entertainment experience through exceptional service.
4. Support for the Waganakising Odawak values through Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth.
5. A contribution and connection to the community.

Preference: Applies to Native Americans in accordance with applicable tribal law.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in the service industry.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must have knowledge of proper use of all kitchen equipment used in prep procedures.
• Must know the importance and demonstrate use of rotation (First In First Out—FIFO) system.
• Must have knowledge of compound dressings, sauces, and salads.
• Must have proper knowledge of fresh meat, poultry and seafood handling and proper meat roasting procedures.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, push and pull.
• Exposure to loud and continual noise levels and a smoke-filled environment.
• Must be flexible with shift and days off with the ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and special events, etc., as needed.
• You may be required to pass a skills assessment test to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Must be able to obtain a gaming license in accordance with the regulations established by the LTBB Gaming Regulatory Commission and be able to serve in the position under any other applicable law.