This position involves safely preparing food items, following menu specifications and standard recipes, for service to guests in all outlets. The chef must strive for picture-perfect plate presentation and ensure the freshness of food offerings.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
• Monitors assigned station and assists in the production of select menu items and ingredients for the station.
• Actively participates with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up, garnish, and assemble all outlets food.
• Adheres to control procedures for food costs and quality.
• Interacts with guests in a friendly manner, informing them of station offerings.
• Encourages and abides by all health department codes and hand washing guidelines.
• Understands and follows all time and temperature control rules.
• Ensures all food is properly labeled and stored per departmental guidelines.
• Utilizes FIFO system when storing goods and menu items.
• Responsible for interacting with guests and displaying excellent guest service.
• Ensures safety and security of employees and guests.
• Maintains a neat and clean working area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Miscellaneous:

• This position reports directly to the Cook III for daily operations.
• Overall responsible to the Chef/Kitchen Manager.
• Understand and adhere to all Colorado Division of Gaming regulations and any other applicable federal, state, and/or local regulations.
• Maintaining interpersonal working relationships among all personnel.
• Displays proper use of all tools and equipment in the kitchen and restaurant area.
• Following department and company policies and procedures.
• Through achievement of performance goals and both verbal and documented expectations.
• By maintaining a clean and organized station to our guests.
• Keeps menu items fresh in appearance on the buffet lines.
• Through guest service and guest satisfaction programs.
• Able to accurately perform all assigned job duties in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Accuracy in completing assigned duties.

Mental and Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Must be able to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as required by business operations, including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Read, write, and understand simple instructions.
• Communicate appropriately/effectively with all casino guests and fellow team members.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English in order to read recipes and communicate with other team members and guests.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to successfully perform the essential functions.

• Health department code adherence.
• Flexible schedule including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Opportunity for guest interaction and service.
• Training programs provided by the company.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous food & beverage experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of sanitation laws and PPE.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.