Cook- All Star Cafe

Overview

Come join Team Atlantis! As a Cook in the Employee Dining Room, you will play a vital role in providing delicious and nutritious meals for our valued employees. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes to the highest standards while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. Your ability to work efficiently, follow recipes, and collaborate with the kitchen team is essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper food handling and sanitation procedures to ensure food safety and quality.
• Collaborate with fellow kitchen staff to ensure efficient production and timely service.
• Utilize various cooking techniques such as grilling, frying, sautéing, baking, and roasting to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes.
• Adjust cooking methods and timings based on ingredient freshness and guest preferences.
• Execute menu items with precision, maintaining consistency in taste, appearance, and portion size.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate any shortages or excesses to the sous chef or kitchen manager.
• Taste and evaluate dishes for flavor, seasoning, and quality before they are served to guests.
• Implement corrective actions when necessary to ensure the highest standard of dishes.
• Work closely with fellow cooks, kitchen staff to coordinate cooking times and maintain a smooth kitchen operation.
• Participate in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff members.
• Adhere to strict hygiene, health, and safety standards, including proper use of equipment, utensils, and personal protective equipment.
• Keep workstations clean and organized, practicing good sanitation habits throughout the shift.
• Manage multiple orders simultaneously, ensuring timely completion while upholding quality standards.
• Assist in maintaining kitchen inventory, rotating stock, and minimizing food waste.
• Other duties as assigned my management

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl; talk, and hear.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook in a high-volume restaurant setting.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and methods.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Culinary degree or relevant culinary certifications are a plus.

**Physical Requirements: **

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy pots, pans, and trays.
• Comfortable working in a hot and fast-paced kitchen environment.

***Must adhere to all appearance standards, including but not limited to no "visible" tattoos/piercings or unnatural hair colors. ***

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa fosters a team working environment and an environment that is focused on Team Member recognition and appreciation. Some of the ways in which we accomplish this is by offering the following: 

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, supplemental coverage)
• 401K retirement savings plan discretionary match
• Education Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Scholarship Opportunity
• Paid Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Recreation /Fitness Discounts
• Weekly Resort Prizes
• Career Development and Training Workshops
• FREE daily meal
• Internal Advancement