A Legacy of Excellence Entertaining Your World Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (JEI) is a developer, owner and operator of gaming and entertainment facilities across the United States. Core to the company's value is our commitment to ethical leadership, outstanding training, and open employee communication. The Lodge Casino is currently in search of a "Cook II—Seasons Buffet". We are Colorado's First Choice For Fun not only for our guests, but for our employees too! If you are looking for a fun and exciting atmosphere, now is the perfect time to jump start your career. The Lodge Casino opened its doors in June 1998, in Black Hawk, CO. Our property features more than 52,000 square feet of state-of-the-art gaming space, four delicious restaurants, nearly 900 slot machines, 23 table games, four bars and 50 spacious boutique hotel rooms. Our employees are supported with a comprehensive benefits program that include the following: $1000 Hiring Bonus$200 Referral BonusTuition Reimbursement7 paid Holidays80 hours of Vacation after 1 year of employment48 Hours of Sick Time available immediately and renews annuallyWe offer a variety of affordable medical, dental, vision and flexible spending account plans after 60 daysEmployee Assistance Program FREE of chargeCompany paid Life Insurance and AD&DMatching 401K program after 90 daysEmployee Meal DiscountsFree ParkingDiscounted Bus TicketsOngoing learning and development programsWork towards your future advancement within the company—most of our supervisors and managers are promoted from within

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:

Operate assigned action station independently during servicePrepare menu items to order or in batches while maintaining speed and consistencyManage cooking cycles to ensure continuous product availabilityAdjust production levels based on guest volumeInteract confidently and professionally with guestsAnswer questions regarding menu items, ingredients, and preparation methodsAccommodate reasonable special requests when appropriateMaintain portion accuracy and product consistencyEnsure visual appeal and freshness of displayed itemsRemove and replace items exceeding holding limitsManage pacing to minimize wait timesCoordinate with support staff for restocking and assistanceMaintain readiness for sudden volume surges common in buffet environmentsMonitor temperatures continuously during servicePrevent cross-contact between allergens and raw/cooked foodsMaintain sanitation of utensils, surfaces, and equipmentAssist in coaching Cook I staff assigned to the stationDemonstrate proper techniques and service standardsOther related duties including but not limited to complying with the following: Colorado Limited Gaming Act, Colorado Gaming Rules and Regulations, Colorado Internal Control Minimum Procedures, Colorado Liquor and Beer Codes, Federal requirements for Anti-Money Laundering, Company Policies, and IRS reporting

Skills, Education and Other Requirements:

Must have a working knowledge of the food service industryHigh School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experienceAt least 1 year of cooking experience in a high-volume food establishmentStrong cooking experience, preferably in high-volume or buffet environmentsAbility to work independently on a stationComfortable interacting with guestsAdvanced time-management skillsFlexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidaysFood Safety Handler CertificationIdentification that establishes identityIdentification that establishes the right to work in the United States Don't want to drive to Black Hawk? Take a look at the casino bus routes at www.casinoshuttle.com and www.aceexpresscoaches.com. BHWK123