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$750 Hiring Bonus for new Team Members plus $50 in gas gift cards during our onboarding process. Prairie Band Casino & Resort offers an attractive benefits package including medical (casino pays over 70% of premiums), Dental (casino pays 79% of premiums), and Vision. Prairie Band also pays 100% of short-term and long-term disability and life insurance of $15,000 for all Team Members. There is a 50% employer match up to 6% on our 401(k), a profit-sharing bonus paid out multiple times a year when financial goals are met, double pay on holidays, 25¢ off per gallon of gas at our gas station, and a generous Paid Time Off policy where you can earn up to 18 days in your first year of employment! Prepares specialty food items, ensuring excellent customer satisfaction. Provides excellent internal and external guest service while cooking all food orders in a quick and timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND R ESPONSIBILITIES

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• Prepares specialty food items according to standard recipes
• May be assigned to train, give instructions and prepare specialty items
• 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 checking the methods of food preparation, sizes, portioning and garnishing of food
• Assists in cooking, baking and serving specialty food items and difficult dishes during rush periods
• Delivers food items to guests and outlets
• Ensures adherence of departmental safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• If 21 years of age and has obtained a High School diploma or GED, performs the duties of a Bartender or Coffee Bar Attendant as needed
• Adheres to regulatory, departmental, and company policies in an ethical manner and encourages others to do the same
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• Must possess a pleasant personality
• Ability to operate small kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers and cutters
• Proficient skills in broilers and griddles
• Must be familiar with all cook positions and assume their duties and assignments as needed and/or required
• Professional appearance as outlined in the Prairie Band Casino & Resort Team Member Handbook
• Must be able to function both independently and as a member of a team
• A record of satisfactory performance and reliability in all prior and current employment Preferred
• Ala carte production experience in high volume setting

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Operate in mentally and physically stressful situations
• Able to operate the following equipment: cutting boards, mixers, pourers, knives, and other necessary equipment
• Must be able to meet the level three or medium work requirements based on the

Department of Labor Dictionary of Titles:

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly Indian Preference Exercised Prairie Band Casino & Resort reserves the right to make changes to the above job descriptions whenever necessary. As part of Prairie Band Casino & Resort's hiring process, candidates will be required to go through a due diligence process to validate their application information and suitability, prior to an employment offer being extended. This process may include, but is not limited to: reviewing employment applications or resumes, performing pre-employment testing and background investigations, conducting interviews and reference checks, and checking licensing and certification. Must have prior baking experience. Must be able to read recipes and follow instructions. Be prepared to work 10+ hour shifts (we generally run a 4/10 schedule) Can work well with a small, strange, close-knit crew. Do not need to bartend or work in the coffee bar. Let me know your favorite and least favorite things to bake.