PROPERTY: ARIA Resort & Casino
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time
Category:
Food & Beverage - Kitchen/Chef/Cook/Helper
JOB DESCRIPTION:
-Maintain solid knowledge of all food products and is able to skillfully apply culinary techniques
-Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas
-Transport supplies from the storeroom and stock in designated areas
-Start prep work on items needed for the particular menu of the day
-Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guide
-Ensure all products are rotating on a first-in, first-out philosophy
-Ensure all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated area
-Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
-Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards
-Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment
-Be familiar with all Hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately
-Maintain and strictly abide by State sanitation/Health regulations and Hotel requirements
-Meet with Assistant Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance
-Complete opening duties such as setting up work station with required tools, equipment and supplies; inspecting the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies; checking production schedule and pars; establishing priority items for the day and informing the Assistant Chef of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the day's tasks
-Organize all of the various prep items needed from different areas to ensure that all items are in place and ready for service
-Continue prep work after the meal period for the next meal service
-Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Hotel requirements
-Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost
-Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards and worktables
-Transport empty, dirty pots and pans to the pot wash station
-Breakdown work station and complete closing duties as assigned
-Properly label and dates all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
-Apply basic knife skills required for service
-Read, measure and execute recipes
-Maintain a solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation
-Versatile in preparing both hot and cold items
-Assist Master Cook as needed in execution of service
-Assist Pantry Workers and Helpers as needed in execution of service
-Maintain a solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
-At least two years of experience as a cook in a fast paced, high-volume restaurant
-Basic working knowledge of knives and knife skills
-Working knowledge of kitchen equipment to include, but not limited to a slicing machine, juicer, Cryovac machine, small wares equipment
-Working knowledge of health, safety and sanitation procedures
-Working knowledge of weights, measures and various cooking techniques
-Professional appearance and demeanor