Lead Prep Cook- Guy Fieri's American Kitchen + Bar - Greensburg - Live! Casino Pittsburgh

Overview

Function (Scope and Main Purpose of Job)

Responsible for properly preparing and cooking all food items in a safe, timely, organized manner maintaining high quality of foods while assisting in training new hires of prep cooks and demonstrating professionalism that reflects our company values.

Responsibilities

Core Service Standards

CLEAN: Must make the property shine and look impeccable while maintaining a neat CLEAN and crisp personal appearance

SAFE: Must make guests feel SAFE and comfortable through creating a worry free, carefree experience.

FAST: Provide FAST and efficient service with accuracy. Meet service time requirements and anticipate guest needs.

FRIENDLY: Greet each guest with FRIENDLY welcomes, making eye contact and smiling. Use H.E.A.R.T. steps to ease guest concerns. Say thank you to departing guests.

FUN: Work passionately as a team to create a FUN experience both for everyone who works and plays here

Specific Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensures stations are prepared to meet anticipated levels of business for the day, assisting fellow staff when needed. 
• Accomplish daily cleaning duties in an efficient manner following sanitation guidelines.
• Assisting in the training of new hires in the prep cook position.
• Work hands on with other kitchen personnel to ensure high quality of food, timeliness of food service, proper food handling, and a safe, sanitary kitchen.
• Knowledge of safety procedures to ensure employee safety.
• Follows all appropriate procedures and works under supervision of culinary management team.
• Abides by company and department specific appearance standards. Demonstrates professionalism that reflects our brand and company values.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements (skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Be able to produce from standardized recipes.
• Be able to prepare, portion, and cook food accordingly. 
• Ability to properly handle high volume cooking and plating while maintaining consistent quality of food in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be RAMP and Serv-Safe certified. 
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. 

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent work experience in food service preferred. 

Physical Requirements

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner. 
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils.

Working Conditions

• 24/7 high energy casino with over 100,000 sq. ft of gaming and entertainment space and approximately 500 employees
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You may occasionally work in an environment where smoking is allowed.