Lead Cook - Steakhouse

Topeka, KS, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $27.00 - $32.00

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Paid holidays

Job Description

Prairie Band Casino & Resort is a premier entertainment destination offering a rich combination of gaming, dining, and hospitality services. Located in a vibrant community setting, it prides itself on creating a welcoming atmosphere for all guests while maintaining high standards of service and operational excellence. As a notable casino and resort facility, it features a variety of food and beverage outlets that cater to diverse culinary tastes, ensuring a memorable dining experience. The organization values professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to quality, striving to deliver exceptional guest satisfaction and internal service excellence.

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Job Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old
Ability to work various shifts including weekends and holidays
Physically mobile with ability to perform tasks like bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, kneeling, pushing and pulling
Ability to respond to visual and aural cues
Must read, write, speak and understand English
Ability to function in mentally and physically stressful situations
Able to operate kitchen equipment including stoves, grills, fryers, mixers and utensils
Must be able to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and less force regularly
Willingness to follow company policies and safety standards
Proven ability to lead kitchen BOH staff
Responsible for kitchen cleanliness and sanitation logging
Capable of managing inventory, storage and food distribution effectively

Job Qualifications

High School diploma or GED preferred
Ability to operate small kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers and cutters
Familiarity with all cook positions and ability to assume duties and leadership roles as needed
Experience working in a team environment
Ability to meet attendance guidelines
Professional appearance and uniform standards
Pleasant personality with good teamwork skills
Record of satisfactory performance and reliability in prior and current employment

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 with specials of the day in assigned outlets
Inspects the following day’s menus and writes out food requisitions for necessary food portions
Ensures fast and clean servicing of all menu items to servers and uniformity in orders
Controls food production including proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature, and sanitation
Greets and completes payment transactions for customer orders in assigned outlets
Delivers food items to guests
Adequately prepares for peak business levels and maintains high guest service levels
Adheres to regulatory, departmental, and company policies ethically
Performs duties of Bartender or Coffee Bar Attendant if qualified
Leads kitchen BOH staff
Ensures kitchen safety and hygiene including temperature and sanitation logs
Manages inventory, storage, and distribution of foodstuffs
Helps with food preparation when necessary
Oversees portion control and recipe adherence
Leads the line during service
Responsible for all food served to customers and food items prepared or reheated for service
Closes the kitchen and secures equipment at end of night shift
Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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