Food Service Cook

Company: Bucky's & Yavapai Casino
Location: Prescott
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe and its entities. Some points regarding completion of the employment application are particularly important to us. We want you to present yourself as effectively as possible, and to be able to process your application promptly.

Please fill in all sections of the application completely. You are invited to attach a cover letter, resume, and letters of recommendation to the application; however we require that the application be completed entirely. Do not rely on entering the comment "See Resume".

l. The completed application will be reviewed for completeness by the Human Resources Department and other designated Managers, who will determine whether to interview the applicant. We do not automatically interview all applicants.

• If no interview is planned, the application is placed in an active file for the position involved and held for a period of three months. These applications are reviewed at a later time, if and when additional openings for the position become available.
• If an interview is planned, the applicant will be contacted by the Human Resources Department, normally within one to two weeks after the position's announced close date. 2. Interviewees who are selected for employment are usually contacted within two to three days after their interview. Arrangements will then be made to complete all necessary paperwork to begin the background investigation. Many pre-hires will be required to complete an application packet for Arizona Department of Gaming Certification and/or a Tribal Gaming License depending on position offered.
  
  • The fee for certification will be payable by the pre-hire depending on the position offered. 3. If you are selected for the position, a background investigation will be completed that includes, but is not limited to, verification of:
    
    • Employment History
    • Education
    • Personal References
    • Comprehensive Financial Background Check
    • Criminal/Civil Record (Fingerprints will be sent to the FBI) Driving Record
    • Current Filed Federal and State Tax Returns Important information for the candidate.
      
      • Felony convictions will be grounds for denial of Gaming Certification and/or a Tribal Gaming License.
      • All new hires will be required to submit verification of authorization to work within the United States in accordance with federal law. Employment is contingent on passing a drug test.
      • Preference in filling any non-grant / non-contract funded vacancies is given to enrolled Tribal Members of the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe and to other qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Employment Preference Policy and Procedure. Documentation of Tribal enrollment required (Tribal Enrollment Card, Certificate of Indian Blood or Tribal Voter Registration Card).
        POSITION TITLE: COOK
        
        LOCATION: Prescott, AZ
        
        REPORTS TO: Kitchen Manager
        
        FLSA: Non-Exempt
        
        SCOPE OF WORK:
        The Cook will be responsible for preparing and portioning quality food product for customers. Will perform other kitchen duties including plating and garnishing of menu items. Will perform routine and deep cleaning as scheduled. Will put away food orders and may assist with the inventorying and placing orders with vendors.
        Will become familiar with the Tribal/State Gaming Compact, National Indian Gaming Commission's (NIGC) Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS), the Tribal Gaming Code, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Title 31, and Departmental Internal Controls and Job Instructions.
        
        WORK PERFORMED:
        This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Tribe and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Tribe and requirements of the position change. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position;
        Will prepare food and ensure quality and freshness;
        Will follow recipe guidelines and adjust to specific quantities;
        Will ensure that station is properly set up;
        Will maintain a clean and safe work area;
        Will be neat and organized;
        Will use Point of Sale system;
        Will receive and check deliveries;
        Will perform other duties as assigned.
        
        MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
        Must have a high school diploma or GED;
        Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and adhere to the Tribe/Gaming's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy during the course of employment;
        Must pass a background security check prior to and during the course of employment with the Tribe/Gaming Agency in order to meet the Tribal State Compact and/or Tribal Gaming Ordinance;
        Must adhere to all Tribal/Gaming Agency Personnel Policies and Procedures;
        Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License and be insurable under the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe's Auto Insurance Carrier;
        Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a strong orientation to excellent customer service;
        Must be self-reliant and capable of working independently as appropriate or necessary;
        Must have Food Handlers Certificate;
        
        JOBDES-Cook
        Must be reliable and a hard working team player;
        Must have the ability to work under pressure, in a confined space;
        Must be flexible to work a variety of days, nights and weekend shifts;
        Must possess strong organizational skills;
        Must have an energetic personality;
        Must enjoy cooking and creating quality food products;
        Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality;
        Must be able to lift, and periodically carry, up to 50 lbs.
        
        PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
        Prefer basic computer skills;
        Prefer two years' experience in food preparation and cooking. Associated topics: baker, baking, banquet, cocinero, commercial, dinner, fryer, grill, kitchen prep, lunch

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