Prep Cook

JOB SUMMARY: The Prep Cook assists in the preparation of all types of food items for the restaurant outlets. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for providing high quality, fresh food items using standardized recipes and methods of preparation, as directed by other kitchen team members. Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing their areas to create a safe and sanitary environment for internal and external guests. Maintains ability and willingness to prepare all or nearly all food items sold by the enterprise according to recipe. Easily adapts to changes in menu preparation and production methods. Maintains responsibility for kitchen safety and sanitation, as well as care of kitchen equipment. Organizes and maintains refrigerated and dry storage areas. Replenishes prep line food items as necessary to ensure proper presentation and availability for guests. Practices proper personal sanitary procedures. Responds properly to guest preferences and concerns. Ensures proper food storage and food serving temperatures. Taste check prepared food items to ensure quality and food safety. Must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events and varied schedules per business need. Communicates in a positive, respectful manner to both internal and external guests. Abide by all Arizona State Liquor Laws Title 4, and Colorado River Indian Tribes Alcohol Beverage Ordinance. Abide by Guest Service Agreement for BlueWater Resort & Casino. Abide by F & B department policies and procedures. Performs all functions in accordance with Tribal, Federal, State Health & Safety Regulations, Gaming Regulations, and BlueWater Resort & Casino policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned (job description permitting), or as approved by the Tribal Gaming Agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. All Employees must be knowledgeable to all Company policies and procedures. Operates a broad range of kitchen equipment including stoves, broilers, deep fryers and other food preparation equipment, and uses hand tools, knives and other related small wares. Accurately reads food ticket orders. Ability to communicate with co-workers, management and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment. Ability to clearly communicate, read and write in English. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or verbal form. Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 5’s, 10’s and 100’s. Ability to understand the basic use of weight and volume measurements.