Cook II - Staff Cafeteria

Seminole Hard Rock; West of England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Hard Rock Casino Bristol is seeking a line cook to prepare foods listed on menus by grilling, frying, broiling, baking, boiling, braising, and poaching. You will ensure plates meet customer specifications and presentations.

You will keep workstations clean, assist teammates, and support events. Must handle busy shifts, follow safety rules, and pass required background checks and screenings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A culinary apprenticeship or Associate’s degree is considered a plus.
• Able to pass background check, drug screen, and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods across grilling, frying, broiling, baking, boiling and poaching per menus.
• Ensure plates are visually appealing and cooked to customer specs.
• Keep workstation neat, assist teammates, and support event setups when needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards; report equipment issues.

Skills

Flexible shifts

Effective communication

Kitchen equipment

Food preparation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary apprenticeship

Associate’s degree in culinary

Tools

Choppers

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company's success, and their health and well‑being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work‑life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

POSITION SUMMARY:

The incumbent in this position is responsible for properly preparing any and all foods listed on the respective menus that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, and poached in an assigned kitchen outlet.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Bristol their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service.
• Prepares foods that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, poached or prepared in the pantry; ensures that all plates or pans served are aesthetically appealing and cooked to the specifications of the customer and the chef.
• Recognizes a variety of sauces and properly places them on all entrees featured on daily menus.
• Keeps workstation neat and clean.
• Assists co‑workers to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen.
• On occasion may perform duties for special events/ parties.
• Ensures cleanliness of working area; reports all equipment for safety failures, hazardous areas and accidents.
• Ensures the proper storing of any foods, including those from a previous function.
• Ensures that items are fully stocked, and equipment is in good working condition.
• Ensures the proper closing down of workstations.
• Assists with other duties at special events or parties and assisting where necessary to include but not limited to carving, cooking, set up and or teardown stations or work areas or other duties as assigned.
• Attend and participate in meetings, completing follow‑up as assigned.
• Season food according to recipes or company needs.
• Assist other cooks during the food assembly process.
• Clean up before shift ends.
• Clean food preparation areas as determined by company policy.
• Perform work regularly and predictably.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work and public spaces.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)

This knowledge and these abilities are typically acquired through a High School Diploma or Equivalent. A culinary apprenticeship, an Associate's Degree from a culinary institution or an equivalent with some industry experience is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Virginia Lottery.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass drug screening.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience.
• Kitchen equipment.
• International cuisines.

ABILITY TO:

• Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests.
• Use all equipment associated with the position, including, but not limited to, choppers, slicers, mixers and grinders.

PAY RANGE:

$15 - $21/Hourly