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Cook, Buffet Americana FT

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Tunica, MS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/29/2026

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

$30,480 / year median in Mississippi

-7% projected decline

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Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

As a Cook, you will be responsible for skillfully applying culinary techniques.

Position:

Full-Time, Hourly Location:

Gold Strike Casino - Tunica, MS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year of experience as a Cook in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
Able to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledgeable of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques.
Knowledge of knives and knife skills, standard kitchen equipment and supplies, including, but not limited to toasters, refrigerators, coolers, slicers, beverage machines, Cryovac machines, and small wares.
Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This role includes frequent standing and bending.
Constant walking, reaching, balancing, and grasping items in a food preparation area.
It also includes lifting carrying and pushing up to 50 lbs.
This is not intended to include every duty or responsibility of the job nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do this job.

This position may require strenuous physical activities and exposure to pipe, cigar, and/or cigarette smoking. An ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays may also be required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain solid knowledge of food products and skillfully apply culinary techniques.
Identify and safely use kitchen equipment.
Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
Properly label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
Maintain solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation.
Assist Master Cook, Pantry, and Kitchen workers in the execution of service.
Maintain solid knowledge, understanding, and preparation of base sauces, stocks, and soups.
Work as a team, assisting all guests and employees' needs and inquiries.
Communicate with management, chef, and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and employees.
Perform other job-related duties as requested.