Lead Cook- Toucan Charlie's Buffet

Overview

Come join Team Atlantis! We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Cook to join the culinary team at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Buffet. As the Lead Cook, you will play a vital role in overseeing the section of our buffet, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, taste, and presentation. Your expertise in cooking techniques, flavors, and ingredients will be instrumental in delivering an exceptional dining experience for our guests at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.

Day Shift Position

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present a diverse range of dishes, while maintaining consistency and excellence in taste.
• Collaborate with the executive chef and management to create and update sections of the buffet menu, introducing new dishes, flavors, and seasonal variations that align with the resort's culinary vision.
• Lead and manage a team of cooks and kitchen staff in the cuisine section, ensuring adherence to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and maintaining high-quality output.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff in cooking techniques, food safety practices, and the proper use of kitchen equipment, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Assist in inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels of ingredients, spices, and supplies. Monitor food costs and minimize waste through efficient utilization.
• Maintain and enforce strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, including proper food handling, storage, and cleanliness of the kitchen area.
• Conduct regular inspections of food preparation and presentation to uphold high standards of quality and taste consistency. Address any issues promptly and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken.
• Interact with guests, answer their questions about dishes, accommodate special dietary requests, and ensure their satisfaction with the dining experience at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.
• Foster effective communication and coordination with other kitchen sections to ensure seamless operation and timely delivery of food items for the buffet.
• Stay up-to-date with culinary trends, explore new ingredients and cooking techniques, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the menu, aligning with the resort's commitment to culinary excellence.
• 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 or Chef, with a deep understanding of various cooking techniques, flavors, and ingredients.
• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities to manage a team effectively and ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen.
• Ability to develop innovative and unique dishes while maintaining authenticity and aligning with the buffet's guidelines and Atlantis Casino Resort Spa's culinary vision.
• Keen eye for detail in food presentation, ensuring dishes are visually appealing and appetizing.
• Efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to meet the demanding requirements of the buffet service.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to interact with team members and guests effectively.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands, work under pressure, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and practices, including HACCP principles, to ensure compliance in a high-volume buffet setting.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy objects, and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

**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.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds safely.
• Be able to stand for long periods of the time.
• Must be able to move freely in confined spaces.

***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
• Paid Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Recreation /Fitness Discounts
• Weekly Resort Prizes
• Career Development and Training Workshops
• FREE daily meal
• Internal Advancement