Cooks-Route 66 CasinoHotel (Albuquerque, NM)

Cooks-Route 66 CasinoHotel

Get on the road to a career with Route 66 Casino Hotel A Cook follows recipes and prepares food items as directed and in a uniform and consistent manner maintains food and sanitation standards and performs station duties in a fast paced environment under time constraints. We are currently seeking cooks at Johnny Rockets Buffet 66 and the 66 Pit Stop (this position also requires retail duties). To apply visit our website at www.lagunadevcorp.com and click on Careers Come Play on Our Team Expectations Adhere to Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) Core Values Policies & Procedures. Act as a role model within and outside the corporation. Maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward customers and co-workers. Consistently report to work on time prepared to perform duties of position. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Follow recipes and prepare food items as directed and in a uniform and consistent manner (e.g. Prepare food season and cook food items which may include soups meats vegetables and other food in accordance with proper cooking methods (proper cooking time and thermometer food temperature requirements) recognize and correct product discrepancies and variations in quality standards and specifications organize and arrange cooked foods). Maintain high cleanliness and sanitation standards in accordance with Food Systems Food Safety & Sanitation guidelines and the HACCP System for the entire kitchen including walk-in refrigerator freezer and dry storage area. Ensure compliance with all ServSafe and safety requirements. Oversee proper care storage use and cleaning of all tools and equipment. Maintain proper food rotation procedures (e.g. Label and date product properly store and rotate perishables and left overs). Handle a fast paced environment with multiple tasks under time constraint. Perform station duties (e.g. fry griddle flat top in an entertaining and engaging manner) Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost Effectively communicates with management team members (e.g. Service and kitchen maintenance personnel) and guests to address any concerns needs of guests and or other employees. Relieve Sous Chefs while providing assistance in all kitchen areas and other duties as assigned. Assist in the development and preparation of menus food set-up and service. Open and or close kitchen as necessary. Follow instructions. Perform basic arithmetic. Build relationships and loyalty with guests through sincere and meaningful interactions (e.g. learn guests names and preferences connect with them individually and professionally smile make eye contact and verbally greet guests). Be a team player (e.g. work toward team goals and foster a collaborative and positive work environment put the team first assist coworkers treat all coworkers with kindness courtesy and respect never engage in negativity maintain openness to coaching learning and improving receptive to change and willingness to embrace challenges with team-spirit). At all times maintain a courteous positive and professional working relationship with all LDC personnel and the general public (e.g. coworkers clients and vendors). Work under pressure maintain regular and punctual attendance including working odd and unusual hours weekends and holidays. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned. Education & Experience High School Diploma or GED required Must have one-two years of relevant work experience in restaurant or food capacity. Two years experience in high volume food service operation preparation is preferred. Must be 18 years of age. Licensing & Certification None. Computer Equipment Software Machinery Operate ovens meat slicers mixers buffalo chopper grills fryers etc. Essential Physical Requirements The job requires the ability to bend over hear reach overhead stand for long periods of time and repetitively use hands 51-100% of the time. The job requires the ability to crouch stoop talk turn twist and walk 25-50% of the time. The job requires the ability to push pull lift slide transfer 1-25 lbs. 51-100% of the time. The job requires the ability to push pull lift slide transfer 25-50 lbs. 25-50% of the time Essential Mental Demands The job requires the ability to organize plan read and write 25-50% of the time. Supervisory Responsibilities None. Work Environment (inside outside) The job is performed indoors with exposure to hot cold temperatures in a kitchen environment. Other Requirements Must pass a pre-employment drug screening. Obtain within ninety days from day of employment Serv-Safe Certification.