Prep Cook

The Prep Cook - Food Preparation Specialist assists in the preparation of all types of food items for the restaurant outlets at BlueWater Casino & Resort. This role is responsible for providing high-quality, fresh food items using standardized recipes and methods of preparation, as directed by other kitchen team members.

• Prepare all types of food items for the restaurant outlets, adhering to standardized recipes and methods of preparation.
• Clean and sanitize their areas to create a safe and sanitary environment for internal and external guests.
• Maintain the ability and willingness to prepare all or nearly all food items sold by the enterprise according to recipe.
• Easily adapt to changes in menu preparation and production methods.
• Maintain responsibility for kitchen safety and sanitation, as well as care of kitchen equipment.
• Organize and maintain refrigerated and dry storage areas.
• Replenish prep line food items as necessary to ensure proper presentation and availability for guests.
• Practice proper personal sanitary procedures.
• Respond to guest preferences and concerns.
• Ensure proper food storage and food serving temperatures.
• Taste check prepared food items to ensure quality and food safety.
• Maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events and varied schedules per business need.
• Communicate in a positive, respectful manner to both internal and external guests.
• Abide by all Arizona State Liquor Laws Title 4, and Colorado River Indian Tribes Alcohol Beverage Ordinance.
• Abide by Guest Service Agreement for BlueWater Resort & Casino.
• Abide by F & B department policies and procedures.
• Perform all functions in accordance with Tribal, Federal, State Health & Safety Regulations, Gaming Regulations, and BlueWater Resort & Casino policies and procedures.

• Operate a broad range of kitchen equipment, including stoves, broilers, deep fryers, and other food preparation equipment.
• Accurately read food ticket orders.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, management, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner.
• Ability to clearly communicate, read, and write in English.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or verbal form.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 5s, 10s, and 100s.
• Ability to understand the basic use of weight and volume measurements.

• Professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast-paced high-volume restaurant/catering facility, full-service casual dining preferred.
• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or related Food Service Job Experience.
• C.R.I.T Community Environmental Health Food Handlers Card and any other required compliance trainings.
• All employees must obtain a valid gaming license from the CRIT Tribal Gaming Agency prior to beginning work and are required to have license renewed annually.
• Must be able to adhere to all BlueWater Resort & Casino and CDC guidelines in regards to the wearing of PPE (including but not limited to a mask and gloves).
• Must attend in-house comprehensive cleaning and disinfecting training on COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.