The Prep Cook is responsible for the timely preparation of food items according to recipes and quality standards. You will set up line cooking stations and prepare menu items at proper cook stations including pantry, grill, broiler, sauté, and garde manger. Additionally, you will assemble food onto dishes according to written specifications, adhering to quality standards when required.

It is essential to exercise proper handling of food items and maintain an organized work area including all refrigeration and storage areas.

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.

Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer. The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Adhering to company methods of food preparation, cooking, portion control, and garnishing.
• Sharpening and handling various kitchen knives.
• Slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and cooked meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Preparing dressings, sauces, marinades, canapés, hors d’oeuvres, and buffet items.
• Demonstrating the ability to safely operate a variety of kitchen equipment in accordance with established safety protocols and guidelines.
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen workspace.
• Handling meat, seafood, poultry, and produce according to proper food-handling procedures.
• Reading and following recipes/specifications.
• Rotating product; adhering to all sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Observing safety and security procedures; reporting potentially unsafe conditions; using equipment and materials properly.
• Reading and retaining all pertinent information regarding daily promotions, food and beverage specials, property promotions, station assignments, and scheduled entertainment from disseminated pre-shift information.
• Demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness; looking for ways to improve and promote quality; applying feedback to improve performance; monitoring own work to ensure quality.
• Assuming special projects as needed at the direction of the immediate supervisor.
• Other duties & responsibilities as assigned.

Job requirements include:

• High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within 6 months from start date as a condition of continued employment.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• One (1) year high volume cooking experience, culinary schooling, and/or banquet cooking experience preferred.
• Must be able to respond to visual and audible cues.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate, in English, effectively both verbally and in writing, and understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and prep list in English.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations with staff and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to follow direction and recipes.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as measurements, proportions, and volumes.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear and taste or smell; occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to hot, wet and/or humid (indoor) conditions and hot liquids and surfaces.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must possess a high level of maturity, dependability, and punctuality.
• Must successfully complete Serve Safe Sanitation training.
• Willing to work odd and irregular hours.
• Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required.
• Must have an Occupational License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) pursuant to the Illinois Gaming Act and remain in good standing with the Illinois Gaming Board as a requirement for this position.

Online applications are accepted at http://www.windcreekhospitality.com/Careers. For internal employees please submit your Internal Job Posting Form to a Human Resources office by 5pm on the closing date.

• Engaging and positive work environment.
• Opportunities for personal accountability and growth.
• Ability to work with diverse departments.
• Training and development opportunities.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year high volume cooking experience or culinary schooling preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Capability to handle various kitchen tasks and equipment.
• Must complete Serve Safe Sanitation training.