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Wind Creek Hospitality
303 Poarch Road
Atmore, AL 36502
Gaming Company
11 Locations
Full-Time
Description
Job Overview
The Prep Cook is responsible for the timely preparation of all cold prep items including but not limited to: salad and sandwich dressings, dipping sauces, marinations, canapés, hors d’oeuvres, buffet displays and knowledge of banquets salad and dessert presentation. Assembles food onto plates according to written specifications, adhering to quality standards. Exercises proper handling of food items and maintain an organized work area including all refrigeration and storage areas.
Purpose
Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.
Value System
Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer. The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.
Duties And Responsibilities
Adheres to company methods of food preparation, cooking, portion control, and garnishing
Sharpens and handles various kitchen knives
Slices, dices and chops fruits, vegetables, cheeses and cooked meats, poultry and seafood
Prepares dressings, sauces, marinades, canapés, hors d’oeuvres, buffet items
Uses slicing machine, mixer and food processor when preparing foods according to standard recipes and specifications
Handles meat, seafood, poultry and produce according to proper food-handling procedures
Reads and follows recipes/specifications
Rotates product; Adheres to all sanitation standards in kitchen
Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
Reads and retains all pertinent information regarding daily promotions, food and beverage specials, property promotions, station assignments and scheduled entertainment from disseminated pre-shift information
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
Assumes special projects as needed at the direction of the immediate supervisor
Other duties & responsibilities as assigned
Job Requirements (Please Ensure You Meet The Listed Requirements Prior To Applying)
High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within 6 months from start date as a condition of continued employment
Must be nineteen (19) years of age or older
One (1) year high volume cooking experience, culinary schooling, and/or banquet cooking experience- preferred
Must be able to respond to visual and audible cues
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team; must be able to deal effectively with diverse departments and have flexibility to work in an ever-changing environment.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate, in English, effectively both verbally and in writing, and understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and prep list in English; Ability to effectively present, in English, information in one-on-one situations with staff and other employees of the organization; Ability to follow direction and recipes Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as measurements, proportions, and volumes While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear and taste or smell; occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to hot, wet and/or humid (indoor) conditions and hot liquids and surfaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Must possess a high level of maturity, dependability, and punctuality
Must successfully complete Serve Safe Sanitation training
Willing to work odd and irregular hours
Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
Must have a Tribal Gaming License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) as a requirement for this position
Must have willingness and ability to work in a smoke/secondary smoke environment

NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE IN HIRING POLICY SHALL BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES

Complaints about the recruitment or selection process for employment should be directed in writing to office of the President and CEO of Wind Creek Hospitality.
Posted April 24, 2025
23 Wind Creek Hospitality
Welcome to an experience like no other. Gaming is the heart of Wind Creek Hospitality, but we offer so much more. Wind Creek Hospitality is the principal gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, the only federally recognized Indian Tribe in the state of Alabama. Our 11 distinct properties in the U.S. and Caribbean provide world-class entertainment, dining, hotel stays, amenities and activities.
Wind Creek continues to grow and offer our guests luxurious destinations and opportunities for escape.

Our gaming facilities include:

Wind Creek Aruba, Wind Creek Atmore, Wind Creek Bethlehem, Wind Creek Chicago Southland, Wind Creek Curacao, Wind Creek Montgomery, Wind Creek Wetumpka, as well as racetracks in Alabama and Florida.
Our Purpose Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide Guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone has a feeling of belonging and importance.
At each location, Wind Creek has built a unique company culture that supports its Team Members in remarkable ways. Everything we do is guided by a simple value system: Do it right. Be the best. Have fun.
As part of the Wind Creek Team, you will discover our Purpose and Values and how they are integrated into the Guest experience. We strive to inspire a genuineness and positive energy among our team by bringing a level of human caring into the workplace. Providing a sense of belonging and importance amongst our team will transition to our Guests and provide them with a winning experience every time they visit.
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Our Perks
Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plan•
Dental plan
VSP vision plan
401(k) savings plan
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off
Employee dining rooms
Career training and planning
Quarterly incentive bonuses
Employee fitness centers with on-staff trainers•Not available at all locations
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