24/7 Restaurant Cook

Monarch Black Hawk, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Subsidized bus transportation

Job summary

Monarch Black Hawk, Inc. is hiring a Cook I in Black Hawk, Colorado, offering a salary of $23/hr for a full-time position. The ideal candidate will apply various cooking methods and maintain sanitary kitchen practices while multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits include enhanced health insurance, reimbursement for education, growth opportunities, and a company-matched 401(k). Join our team to produce consistent and quality food in an engaging working environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of cooking experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to stand/walk for most of the shift.

Responsibilities

• Apply various cooking methods to prepare foods.
• Inspect food areas for sanitary practices.
• Execute prep lists and checklists promptly.
• Portion and garnish food accurately.
• Perform cleaning duties in the kitchen.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Kitchen equipment use

Multi-tasking

Food safety knowledge

Fast-paced environment experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Cook I

Location: Black Hawk, Colorado

Salary/Shift: $23/hr (Full Time, Shift varies)

Responsibilities

• Apply various cooking methods to meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods; season and cook according to recipes.
• Execute prep lists and checklists promptly.
• Inspect food areas for sanitary practices and ensure proper food temperatures.
• Use excellent memory skills to prepare multiple dishes simultaneously, and accurately distinguish flavors and food quality.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food; regulate cooking equipment temperatures and assist other cooks during busy periods.
• Perform all kitchen duties, including preparation, cooking, and cleaning, and follow recipes and procedures with minimal direction.

Qualifications

• Lift heavy items and stand/walk for most of the shift.
• Use various kitchen equipment effectively.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Multi‑task and maintain general knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment, know the menu, and follow recipes to produce consistent, quality products.
• Breakdown and clean equipment; bring personal knives on the first day.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits

• Enhanced health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a flexible spending account.
• Education, tuition, and certification reimbursement (up to $6,000 per calendar year).
• Growth opportunities available across four different restaurants.
• Access to the team dining hall with one free hot meal per shift.
• Company‑matched 401(k).
• Paid time off and six observed holidays.
• Subsidized bus transportation up to 80% (convenient casino bus routes available).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Monarch Casino Resort Spa does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is Monarch’s intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.