Lead Catering Cook

Norman, OK, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $13.75 - $17.50

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

Training and Development

Job Description

Remington Park is a premier entertainment venue renowned for its dynamic offerings including thoroughbred horse racing, gaming facilities, and diverse dining experiences. Located in a vibrant community, Remington Park has established itself as a leading destination for guests seeking top-notch entertainment combined with exceptional service. The establishment prides itself on creating an inviting atmosphere where guests can enjoy numerous amenities ranging from exciting race days to special catered events. With a focus on excellence and guest satisfaction, Remington Park continues to innovate and enhance its services in line with industry standards and customer expectations.

The Catering Lead Cook at Remington Park plays a critical role in the success of catering operations, directly assisting the Executive Chef in managing all catering-related activities throughout the facility. This leadership position requires overseeing daily kitchen procedures, coordinating meal preparation, and ensuring the catering team delivers an outstanding culinary experience for guests. The role demands effective management of inventory and ordering processes, ensuring all necessary ingredients and supplies are readily available for race nights and special events. Utilizing the reservation system, the Catering Lead Cook coordinates schedules and timelines to guarantee smooth execution of every catering engagement. This position is integral to maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation while acting as a representative of Remington Park's brand and values. The role offers a dynamic work environment within a bustling casino and race track facility, demanding flexibility, strong communication skills, and a commitment to excellence in guest service. The employment type and salary details are not explicitly stated, but the role is positioned as a seasoned culinary leadership opportunity for candidates with a robust background in catering and kitchen operations.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
Technical school or formal apprenticeship may be required
3+ years in a cook position
Requires knowledge and skills needed to safely prepare and serve food items with internal policies and external regulations and/or laws
Requires the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with personal computers, inventory control systems, food production/storage systems, sanitization systems etc.
Must have decision-making, problem solving, and complaint resolution skills
Must be able to work effectively with peers, staff members, regulatory agency personnel
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardizations exist
Must be knowledgeable in food and beverage sanitation, guest service, and inventory control policies, practices, and protocols
Must be able to work a flexible and irregular schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays
Must be able to work in a smoke-filled casino environment
Must be able to pass Title 31 Training
ServSafe certification required
Must be able to pass a background check and receive a license or permit from any regulatory agency if applicable to perform the essential job functions
Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen with negative result

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred
Technical school or formal apprenticeship may be required
3+ years in a cook position
Knowledge and skills needed to safely prepare and serve food items with internal policies and external regulations and/or laws
Knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with personal computers, inventory control systems, food production/storage systems, sanitization systems
Decision-making, problem solving, and complaint resolution skills
Ability to work effectively with peers, staff members, regulatory agency personnel
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardizations exist
Knowledge, skills, and experience in accurately utilizing various kitchen production equipment including ovens, broilers, fryers, kettles
Knowledgeable in food and beverage sanitation, guest service, and inventory control policies, practices, and protocols
Knowledge on production facilities and work stations maintenance that produces a clean and functional environment
Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays
Must be able to work in a smoke-filled casino environment
Previous culinary training and experience
ServSafe certification required

Job Duties

Oversees catering operations, assigns duties as needed to meet the demands of the catering department
Oversee inventory management and ordering to ensure all products are on hand for race nights and special events
Utilize reservation system to manage timelines, coordinate with catering team members and ensure all details are executed as planned for a seamless experience
Responsible for pre-production and preparation of buffet menu items according to established recipes, preparation techniques, procedures and daily production requirements
Responsible for delegating tasks to catering team members to present meals and buffets according to banquet event orders
Follows all operating procedures, safety and sanitation regulations and departmental policies and procedures
Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, laws, internal policies/procedures, and internal control protocols
Promotes outstanding customer relations
Perform all other duties as assigned