Asia Specialty Cook — High-Volume Casino Kitchen

Boyd Gaming; Missouri; On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming Corporation is seeking a Specialty Cook to deliver superior service to guests in a fast-paced casino kitchen. You will prepare a wide range of menu items, maintain food quality and safety, and coordinate with dining room staff in an open kitchen.

In this role you will read orders, follow standard recipes, interact with guests, and uphold Health Department regulations while maintaining a neat appearance and teamwork with coworkers. Must be 21+ and pass background and screenings.

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years’ experience directly related to the accountabilities.
• Require reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items, to standard, in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the application of sanitation procedures.
• Possession of, and ability to obtain and maintain a valid gaming license within the state of employment and other jurisdictions.
• Must successfully pass background check
• Must successfully pass an alcohol and drug screening
• Must successfully pass culinary tasting for Specialty Cooks
• Must be 21 years of age

Responsibilities

• Learn and be familiar with all the company’s room outlets, and answer general questions regarding the property.
• Anticipate guests’ needs in open kitchen with a sense of urgency.
• Read food orders from computer printouts, and prepare items according to established menu plans.
• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency.
• Wash, slice, peel and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Ensure work procedures, quality standards and menu specifications are adhered to.
• Engage guests in the open kitchen, explain products, ask questions, and build relationships.
• Coordinate and communicate on orders with dining room staff.
• Prepare items accurately in a timely manner.
• Complete all prep items as written on prep sheet.
• Use and maintain all areas and equipment in a sanitary, safe, and effective manner.
• Observe and enforce Health Department regulations regarding food handling and storage; knowledge of MSDS program.
• Attend training programs as scheduled and maintain appearance.
• Complete opening, closing and other side duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Maintain constant communication with Lead Cook and Sous Chefs.
• Pass all tests including culinary tasting for Specialty Cooks
• Maintain a well-groomed, neat, and clean appearance.
• Work harmoniously with coworkers.
• Perform all duties per SOPs and company/department standards.
• Perform all duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Math skills

Reading skills

Sanitation knowledge

Food safety

Culinary tasting

Guest service

Job description

Boyd Gaming Corporation is seeking a Specialty Cook to deliver superior service to guests in a fast-paced casino kitchen. You will prepare a wide range of menu items, maintain food quality and safety, and coordinate with dining room staff in an open kitchen.

In this role you will read orders, follow standard recipes, interact with guests, and uphold Health Department regulations while maintaining a neat appearance and teamwork with coworkers. Must be 21+ and pass background and screenings.