Lead Cook - Longhouse Buffet

Topeka, KS, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $19.44

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Hiring Bonus

Gas gift cards

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Profit-sharing bonus

Double pay on holidays

Fuel discount

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Prairie Band Casino & Resort is a premier entertainment and hospitality destination known for combining cultural heritage with modern amenities to provide guests an exceptional experience. Located in a scenic area, the resort features a full-service casino, upscale dining options, luxurious lodging, and event spaces. As a well-established leader in the gaming and hospitality industry, Prairie Band Casino & Resort emphasizes customer satisfaction, quality service, and professional growth opportunities for its team members. The resort fosters an inclusive and dynamic work environment that values teamwork, respect, and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee welfare, Prairie Band Casino & Resort offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a work atmosphere that encourages career advancement and personal development.

The role offered is that of a Culinary Team Member who plays a crucial part in delivering specialty food items to guests while ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction. This position provides valuable support to chefs and food and beverage managers by assisting in food preparation, training, scheduling, and the maintenance of food quality and presentation standards. The individual will be involved in preparing cold menu items, garnishing, managing food requisitions, and ensuring efficient production methods to control costs. Other responsibilities include participation in pre-shift meetings, operating kitchen equipment, adhering to health and safety protocols, and providing excellent internal and external guest service.

Candidates for this position will enjoy a hiring bonus of $750 plus $50 in gas gift cards during the onboarding process. The benefits package includes medical insurance with the casino covering over 70% of premiums, dental insurance with 79% employer premium coverage, and vision care. Prairie Band Casino & Resort also fully pays for short-term and long-term disability as well as life insurance of $15,000. Employees have access to a 401(k) program with a 50% employer match up to 6%, profit-sharing bonuses, double pay on holidays, discounted fuel at the casino's gas station, and a generous paid time off policy allowing up to 18 days in the first year. The casino encourages employees to maintain a professional appearance and fosters a welcoming team environment. Overall, this is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a fulfilling culinary career within a supportive and benefits-rich setting.

Job Requirements

Ability to operate small kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers and cutters
Must be familiar with all cook positions and assume their duties and leadership assignments as needed and/or required
Must be able to function both independently and as a member of a team
Willingness to work various shifts including weekends and holidays
Ability to meet attendance guidelines set forth in the Prairie Band Casino & Resort Team Member Handbook
Must present a well-groomed professional appearance and maintain uniform/appearance standards set forth in the Prairie Band Casino & Resort Team Member Handbook
Must possess a pleasant personality and have the ability to work in a team
A record of satisfactory performance and reliability in all prior and current employment

Job Qualifications

Ability to operate small kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers and cutters
Must be familiar with all cook positions and assume their duties and leadership assignments as needed and/or required
Must be able to function both independently and as a member of a team
Willingness to work various shifts including weekends and holidays
Ability to meet attendance guidelines set forth in the Prairie Band Casino & Resort Team Member Handbook
Must present a well-groomed professional appearance and maintain uniform/appearance standards set forth in the Prairie Band Casino & Resort Team Member Handbook
Must possess a pleasant personality and have the ability to work in a team
A record of satisfactory performance and reliability in all prior and current employment
High School diploma or GED preferred

Job Duties

Serves as assistant to the Chef, Buffet Sous Chef, Steakhouse Chef, Sous Chef, Pastry Chef, and F&B Manager, and assumes responsibilities in his/her absence
May be assigned to train, give instructions and prepare specialty items
Assists supervisor in scheduling and performance feedback
Conducts pre-shift meetings
Prepares various cold menu items and garnishes accordingly
Responsible for the efficient and economical utilization of all products and by-products to facilitate a lower food cost
Assists the Chef, Buffet Sous Chef, Steakhouse Chef, Sous Chef, Pastry Chef, and F&B Manager with specials of the day in assigned outlets
Inspects the following day's menus and writes out food requisitions for necessary food portions
Responsible for fast and clean servicing of all menu items to the servers and ensures each order sent out is uniform and consistent
Controls food production to include proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature and ensures sanitation, handling and storage of prepared food and leftovers
Greets and completes payment transactions for customer orders while working in assigned outlets on a POS (point of sale) system, accepts payment and (when applicable) accurately gives change back to customer
Delivers food items to guests
Adequately prepares for known peak business levels and effectively maintains a high level of guest service
Prepares all food items from standardized recipes when working in assigned food outlets
Adheres to regulatory, departmental, and company policies in an ethical manner and encourages others to do the same
If 21 years of age and has obtained a High School diploma or GED, performs the duties of a Bartender in the Bingo outlet or Coffee Bar Attendant as needed
Other duties as assigned