Cook III Brew

POSITION SUMMARY
Cook Ill is responsible to support the Management in the successful production of raw and/or cooked food
products for culinary operations at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Position will be engaged in the development of
menus SOPs advanced cooking styles and production running cooking or production lines for safe and
efficient preparation of food utilizing various cooking techniques and equipment i.e. Station set up prep work
frying sauteing griddling brazing carving broiling boiling and steaming all meats fish vegetables wild game and poultry producing soups stocks sauces cold salads sandwiches cold displays salad dressings slicing deli meats and cheese for consumption by guests as well as other duties as assigned.
In the service of guest in a restaurant environment by the greeting and seating of guests as they enter or
exit the restaurant handle money transaction as payment for product and services provided in the
restaurant including server station rotation managing wait times clearing of tables check transactions i.e.
cash credit card comp players club points and travelers check transactions as well as other duties as
assigned. Note this position will not involve any function involving casino gambling by patrons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for practicing supporting and promoting Horseshoe Indianapolis Company-wide culture and
demonstrating Excellent Service Standards at all times. Responsibilities including but not limited to:
Safe efficient production of food products including quality and quantity control par levels food
storage and product rotation cutting slicing saute frying mixing grilling mixing etc.
Assist with set up and operation of multiple outlets in Horseshoe Indianapolis coach Cook Level I and II for
cross utilization of labor and upward mobility opportunities.
Produce Stocks Soups Sauces as part of preparation of daily food (meal period) service
Follow Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) and production list to meet required par levels and
specifications for assigned station or duties at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Maintains standards of sanitation kitchen and personal hygiene and cleanliness as well as food service
techniques and safety all with regard to the safe handling of food products for guests consumption.
Display knowledge of all emergency procedures including familiarity with MSDS (Material Safety Data
Sheets) for chemical usage.
Communicate on a consistent basis with supervising Chef keeping them abreast of all department
activities and ensure that kitchen and equipment are in good working order and that the work area is
clean and hazard-free. Notify supervising Chef immediately if kitchen and equipment are not in good safe working order.
Possess the ability to work with Co-workers in any kitchen environment.

QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED required. College Degree or Culinary Arts Degree is preferred. Position requires
2 (two) years experience in the Food Service Industry as a Cook II or similar position. Position requires the ability to successfully set up and work multiple outlets within Horseshoe Indianapolis run cooking or production line and advanced food knowledge consisting of Cook Level II plus international cooking styles and techniques specialty raw products and use menu engineering (development) and beginning knowledge of wine and food pairing. Experience in banquet production Ability to read write speak and understand English distinguish letters numbers and symbols as well as be involved in daily professional communication with co-workers and guests. The position requires math skills as well as the ability to measure and estimate and the ability to multi task possess proper knife skills basic food knowledge inclusive of specifications (size shape color package size weight growing season origin seasonal availability seasonings specialty products) as defined by hiring management. The Position requires the trained use of kitchen equipment such as knives
stoves ovens fryers steamers choppers grinders mixers sealers braziers tilt kettles etc. Must be able to
demonstrate and ensure that daily work performed is conducted within HACCP guidelines. Required to comply
with safe and hazard free work environment practices stipulated in Horseshoe Indianapolis
County/State/Federal Department of Health and OSHA policies procedures and regulations. Must be able
obtain an Indiana Horse Racing Commission License. Position requires scheduling flexibility may be required
to work weekends holidays overnight or overtime based upon scheduling and business needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50
lbs push or pull 150 to 250 lbs on a pushcart and enter walk-ins of-10 degrees to 140 degrees Fahrenheit with or without assistance. Handle heat from cooking appliances food and dish/glass/ware washing machines. The position also requires normal or corrected vision range with the ability to distinguish letters numbers and symbols. Ability to stand for duration of shift walk frequently bend and/or reach to a height of 6 feet with or without assistance (stand sit walk lift reach push pull grasp).

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed indoors and/or outdoors and involves continuous exposure to high and low temperatures sunlight fluorescent light wet surfaces and noise. Work may entail trained chemical usage and constant contact with fellow employees and guests. Work is typically in an area which may be unusually hot cold noisy and may contain cigar cigarette or cooking smoke. Work may be performed in small areas with a 3 ft. wide access. Tasks will be performed from a primarily non-sitting position (approx 95% standing walking and 5% sitting). Employees will be required to navigate safely on potentially slippery floors. Tasks include the maintenance and care of assigned area or any tasks assigned by senior management. Horseshoe Indianapolis is a smoking establishment therefore must be able to work in a smoking environment. Must be able to work in a highly populated fast-paced and noisy environment. This position performs function of work outside the gaming space with some performing all or a bulk of their work back of house.

ACCESS TO GAMING FLOOR
Access to gaming floor not required as their primary work function is outside the gaming space.