Sports Bar/ADR Lead Cook

Job DetailsJob Location: Jackpot Junction - Morton, MN 56270Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $20.50 - $40.79 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Varies (+Weekends)Job Category: Food / BeverageESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Efficiently operate and oversee all stations in the Sports Bar/ADR kitchen. Ensure standardized recipes for the Sports Bar/ADR are followed. Provide training to cooks, prep cooks and utility associates. Maintain the flexibility to work any station and shift as required. Provide guidance and direction to Sports Bar/ADR kitchen staff. Ensure the kitchen area is always clean, sanitary and up to health code standards. Adhere to all food safety regulations. Keep all food storage areas clean, organized, labeled and dated. Ensure all equipment, tools, floors, workstations and food prep areas are clean and organized. Work according to Sports Bar/ADR procedures. Communicate clearly and effectively with kitchen staff, chefs and other team members, maintaining a positive and professional work environment. Lead team efforts, and ensure all tasks are accomplished. Delegate duties and responsibilities as needed. Understand and complete all assigned tasks. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES Culinary Skills: Teach various cooking techniques including frying, sauteing, broiling, basting, baking, poaching and roasting. Knife Skills: Teach proper knife skills, and ensure they are applied in the kitchen. Sanitization: Teach proper sanitization techniques, and ensure they are applied to maintain a clean and safe kitchen. Recipe Adherence: Ensure cooks understand and follow the standardized recipes for the Sports Bar/ADR. Equipment Usage: Teach staff how to use all kitchen equipment and tools safely and efficiently. Food Storage: Teach staff how to keep all food storage areas clean, organized, labeled and dated. Communication: Encourage clear communication among all kitchen staff and help foster a team-oriented environment. Time Management: Help team develop strong organizational skills and a sense of timing to ensure smooth kitchen operations. Quality Control: Teach cooks to consistently produce high quality food products and to cook proteins to the desired temperature. Stress Management: Provide strategies for working effectively in a stressful environment. Professionalism: Encourage team members to maintain a well-groomed appearance and to work in a positive and professional work environment. QualificationsEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 2 years of experience in a full-service restaurant kitchen required. Prior experience as a line cook preferred. Experience in a leadership role is a plus. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES Proficient culinary, knife and cooking station skills. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Strong organizational skills and sense of timing. Knowledge of various cooking techniques including frying, sauteing, broiling, basting, baking, poaching and roasting. Knowledge of proper sanitization techniques. Ability to consistently produce high-quality food products. Proficiency in cooking steaks to the desired temperature. Proficiency in cooking all proteins to the required safe temperature. Ability to efficiently perform repetitive tasks. Ability to maintain a well-groomed appearance. Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment. Ability to lead a team and create a positive work environment. Self-motivated, dependable and able to work independently. UNIVERSAL REQUIREMENTS Sensitivity to various cultures, including Native American cultures. Regular attendance and punctuality. Able and willing to work any changes in scheduled hours as required. Serve as a credit to Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel and encourage others to do the same. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mobility throughout the facility. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Ability to twist, bend and squat frequently. Ability to tolerate head and congestion in the kitchen. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to work under stressful conditions. Strong manual dexterity, coordination and awareness.