Kitchen Helper

Company Description

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Job Description

Deep cleans/ washes walls, ceilings, base boards, floor drains, hand sinks, tables and cutting boards as well as flatware, pots and pans; sweeps/mops floors, breaks down and cleans equipment, sorts, stores and transports all dishes, flatware, pots/pans as well as transports garbage. Clean and polish silver, flatware and brass in all areas as needed. Transport of related food product, supplies and ware washing items to and from respected areas.

• Creates and ensures a fresh, positive, and exciting environment where sanitation, flawless delivery and execution of product excellence and service are paramount
• Must have strict compliance to the Blue Chip Employee Handbook and Policy and Procedure Manual
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining the highest sanitation and guest service standards
• Clean, maintain and organize work assignments
• Follow all Health Codes (State, Federal, and OSHA requirements) and company guidelines at assigned work station
• Communicate with supervisors, both verbally and in writing
• Assist in training new employees
• Work steadily and accurately, paying attention to detail
• In accordance with the Health Department codes and Departmental Policies, must consistently be in compliance
• Maintain a positive work environment
• Assist in other areas when directed or assigned
• Deep clean stoves and kitchen equipment according to procedures
• Breakdown, feed, catch, and properly sort all dishes and flatware as it is brought to the dish area
• Wash, sort, and store pots and pans in their designated location on proper tracks
• Wash walls, ceilings, baseboards, floor drains, hand sinks, tables and cutting boards
• Sweep and mop all floors
• Transport garbage from all kitchen areas (kitchen storerooms, walk-ins, and other designated assigned areas)
• Clean and polish silver, flatware and brass in all areas as needed
• Deep cleaning and strictly following cleaning procedures
• Follows and adheres to all company and departmental safety guidelines
• Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory in this position
• Transport of related food product, supplies and ware washing items to and from respected areas
• Learn and perform proper stocking, storage and rotation techniques
• Work efficiently and accurately in safe operating mode
• Identify and inform supervisor regarding any problems with assigned station
• Maintain food product pars and restocking stations according to business demands
• Ability to communicate with intra departments on their requirements
• Continuously cleaning and organizing work station
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors and other talent
• Performs all relative miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisor/manager.

Qualifications

• This position utilizes strong chemicals and cleaners
• Proper use, storage and disposal of these chemicals in mandatory
• Continuous standing and periodically walking for long periods of time; walking on different floor surfaces
• Periodically pushing and pulling heavy carts and lifting products in proper storage areas
• Constantly staying mentally alert, maintaining eye/hand coordination
• Repetitive motions sorting products
• Constantly stooping, bending, reaching
• Frequently lifting and carrying up to a maximum of 60 lbs. alone
• Occasionally pulling up to 1200 lbs. with a cart
• Temperatures vary from hot to cold areas
• Days and hours may vary; all shifts may be required at times
• Working with hot kitchen equipment
• Must be able to withstand the pressure and strain of working in close quarters
• Cleaning of work areas, equipment, and specified utensils
• Exposed periodically to high heat
• Moderate to loud noise levels
• Standing on various floor surfaces throughout the day
• Frequent wrist motions, twisting, bending, reaching
• Occasionally exposed to steam and moisture
• Exposed to sharp instruments, equipment blades, knives, and specialized food preparation equipment
• Clean and secure specialized equipment
• Lift food items sometimes as heavy as 100 lbs.
• No prior kitchen experience required
• Must acquire knowledge of Stewarding-related products: china, glass, silverware, linen and cleaning chemicals
• Must be able to read, write, and understand in English
• Serv-Safe Certified

Additional Information

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.