prep/carver

$35,360 - $35,360/Yr

Silverado-Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex Deadwood, SD - Deadwood, SD

Full-time - Entry Level

Deadwood, SD

About the position

The Prep/Carver position at the Silverado-Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex involves providing excellent customer service while preparing and cooking a variety of foods in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The role requires adherence to food safety standards and the ability to work efficiently during busy service times, including breakfast and banquets.

Responsibilities

• Give all customers prompt and courteous service.
• Clean, cut, grill, cook, bake, roast, broil, steam, and fry foods to menu specifications.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Garnish platters, plates, and hotel pans per menu plan.
• Stock steam tables and shams with food to par levels and ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Perform simple food preparation tasks such as making sandwiches, carving meats, and brewing coffee.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking and season food according to recipes.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment.
• Plan work during breakfast and banquets so that items served together are finished at the same time.
• Clean cooking area, serving areas, equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Compile and maintain records of food use, expenditures, and temperatures.
• Work entire assigned shift on your feet, bending, stooping, and moving about the restaurant.
• Use cooking equipment and tools effectively.
• Acquire working knowledge of the Serve-Safe program.
• Read and understand instructions for operating cooking equipment.
• Lift up to 60 pounds and carry items as needed.
• Sweep and mop floors to maintain safety and appearance of the cooking area.
• Follow directions to ensure safe, sanitary food handling practices.

Requirements

• Ability to provide prompt and courteous service to customers.
• Experience in food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices and the Serve-Safe program.
• Ability to read and understand instructions for operating cooking equipment.
• Physical stamina to work on feet for entire shift and perform tasks such as bending and lifting.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and carry items as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Excellent benefits
• Paid vacations
• 401k
• Opportunities for advancement