The Prep Cook is responsible for the timely preparation of food items according to recipes and quality standards. This includes setting up line cooking stations and preparing menu items at proper cook stations including pantry, grill, broiler, sauté, and garde manger. The Prep Cook assembles food onto dishes according to written specifications, adhering to quality standards when required. Proper handling of food items and maintaining an organized work area, including all refrigeration and storage areas, is essential.

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.

The Prep Cook adheres to company methods of food preparation, cooking, portion control, and garnishing. Key responsibilities include:

• 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 and adhering to all sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Observing safety and security procedures and reporting potentially unsafe conditions.
• 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 and 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:

• 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.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence in English.
• Ability to follow direction and recipes.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as measurements, proportions, and volumes.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands, talk, hear, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work odd and irregular hours.
• Must possess a high level of maturity, dependability, and punctuality.
• Must successfully complete Serve Safe Sanitation training.
• Must have an Occupational License or the ability to obtain and maintain a license pursuant to the Illinois Gaming Act.

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 work environment that emphasizes fun and belonging.
• Opportunities for personal accountability and growth.
• Potential for wealth creation and career advancement.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year high volume cooking experience, culinary schooling, and/or banquet cooking experience 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.
• Physical ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must successfully complete Serve Safe Sanitation training.