Marketplace Cook

Promote the operations of the Bullhead Belle and any participating events. This position is responsible for consistently cooking menu items per specifications to guests at the Bullhead Belle. Prepare and prep food orders directly from customers, when applicable or Marketplace staff to ensure the need of our guests are being met. Comply with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures, proper operation of POS system, guest service, stocking and prepping food products.

NOTE: Schedule may consist of early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.*MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT IS 19 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of related professional experience.

LICENSE & TRAINING:

Valid Arizona State Drivers License· Food handlers card as provided through Mohave County Public Health, Environment Health Division, ANSI-accredited food handler certificate/card or a current food handler card issued by a County within Arizona*Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

• Ensure high quality products are fresh, ready, and available.
• Prepare food as required
• Prepare and prep food according to item specifications.
• Understand and plan for needs of future productions and mass productions based on trends, historical data, seasonality, and guest headcount.
• Actively enforces compliance with all food regulations set by Mohave County Health Department, and other federal, state and local regulations for proper food temperature, storage, and handling.
• Ensure restaurant inventory and supplies have been replenished and restocked
• Ensure inventory management guidelines are being followed by stocking and rotating inventory levels and making necessary adjustments.
• Maintain strong communications with Marketplace General Manager and Marketplace Assistant General Manager, Leads and co-workers.
• Ability to effectively communicate with groups or individuals.
• Display knowledge of safety rules and regulations as it relates to the Marketplace and enforces same in a fair and consistent manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions.
• Provide a fast and friendly guest experience.
• Assist with set up and tear down of tables, chairs, audio visual equipment and decorations for parties, events, meetings and other scheduled activities.
• Comply with and promote safe work practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, guest ready environment.
• Comply with all food regulations
• Monitor occupancy levels.
• Enforce rules and regulations as it pertains to Marketplace.
• Follows procedures for proper opening and closing of Bullhead Belle.
• Represent the City of Bullhead City by always maintaining a positive professional and effective working relationship by providing exceptional customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Computer skills and knowledge of basic computer programs
• Proper care and use of equipment
• Simple recordkeeping

ABILITY TO:

• To work cohesively with City employees, children and adults (general public)
• Keep appropriate records
• Express ideas orally and in writing while promoting exceptional customer service.
• Have knowledge of various programs of Marketplace activities.
• Operate a golf cart or UTV on premises

SKILL IN:

• Point of Sales (POS) operation and recordkeeping
• Appropriate and effective customer service
• Public Relations and Special Events

PHSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to handle and feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, walk sit and talk or hear. The employee may, at times, be required to stand in one area for long periods of time. The employee must have the agility to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific hearing abilities include ability to hear sirens and whistles, hold conversation with others by telephone, in person, and over radio equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a variety of weather conditions, including extremely hot weather with temperatures reaching 118-120 degrees during summer months. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud when outdoors at events.