Asian Restaurant Lead Cook - Full-Time - Luk Fu - Maryland

Live! Casino & Hotel; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Free parking

Free meals

Discounted meals

Job summary

Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover, MD is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee Pan Asian cuisine, ensuring authentic flavors, proper temperatures, and consistent presentation across menus.

You will lead the line, enforce sanitation, manage daily inventory, and mentor cooks while delivering elevated dining experiences in a fast-paced, 24/7 casino setting. Strong organizational skills and culinary technique are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Culinary arts courses or equivalent experience in Asian cuisine.
• 1–3 years experience as a line cook in Asian restaurants.
• Must be able to obtain Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the temperature of items.
• Season and garnish food.
• Prepare all soups and sauces.
• Keep the cooking area clean and orderly.
• Maintain inventory and order food items daily.
• Ensure the safety and security of employees and guests.
• Monitor and adjust performance to local competition.

Skills

Kitchen equipment use

English literacy

Menu interpretation

Record-keeping

Multilingual (Asian languages)

Sanitation knowledge

Creative cooking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary arts courses / Asian cuisine experience

Job description

Min Compensation

USD $22.00/Hr.

Max Compensation

USD $22.00/Hr.

Overview

Why We Need Your Talents:

The Lead Cook is responsible for overseeing the preparation, production, and presentation of Pan Asian cuisine to ensure every dish meets the high culinary standards of Live! Casino & Hotel. This role plays a critical part in executing authentic recipes, maintaining proper food temperatures, and ensuring consistent flavor profiles across all menu items. Your ability to lead by example on the line, uphold strict sanitation and safety practices, and manage daily food inventories directly contributes to an exceptional dining experience for guests. By demonstrating advanced culinary techniques, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to quality, you help support the overall success of the kitchen and reinforce the elevated reputation of our Pan Asian dining offerings.

Compensation: $22.00/hr

Responsibilities

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Preparing and maintaining the temperature of the items.
• Seasoning and garnishing food.
• Preparing all soups and sauces.
• Keeping the cooking area clean and in an orderly state.
• Maintaining inventory and ordering food items on a daily basis.
• Ensure the safety and security of employees and guests.
• Monitor and adjust performance to local competition as warranted.

Skills to Help You Succeed:

• Ability to:
  • Use all kitchen equipment and appliances
  • Read and write basic instructions in English
  • Read and interpret production lists, menus, and banquet event orders.
  • Complete accurate record-keeping
  • Communicate in English and fluency in either Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese or other Asian Languages.
• Knowledge of sanitation and health department regulations for safe handling of food
• Creativity in cooking and food preparation.

Qualifications

Must-Haves:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Culinary arts courses or equivalent experience in Asian Cuisine.
• One (1) – three (3) years experience as a line of restaurant cook in Asian restaurants.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary license as mandated by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning.
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach while carrying food products, equipment, trash/waste weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift, carry, deliver food items weighing up to 50 pounds throughout a scheduled shift.
• Ability to work around 500-degree ovens and work within 40-degree walk-in refrigerators.
• Ability to stand and walk continually throughout a 10 hr. shift.
• Use of stairs and elevators

Working Conditions:

• 24/7 high energy casino with over 300,000 sq. ft of gaming and entertainment space and approximately 3000 employees
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.

Please note that this is a union position, and individuals in this role may be required to pay applicable union dues and fees.

What We Offer

Perks We Offer You

• Comprehensive group health benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents. Other benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members may include:
  • Free Basic Life Insurance
  • Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Generous retirement savings options
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Wellness center for Team Members and eligible dependents (Maryland Property only)
• Training and pathways for career growth
• Robust Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Annual Merit Based Pay Increases
• Discretionary Performance Bonuses
• Discretionary Service Bonuses
• Free parking
• Free food and discounted meals
• Live! Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Entertainment Discounts

Life at Live!

Individuals chosen to be part of the Live! Team can expect:

• To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the market.
• To be given the power and responsibility to put service and community first.
• To come together as a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity.
• To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.
• To work hard and have fun.
• Live is a 24 hour /7 days per week high energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.
• The casino is large and fast paced, requiring the ability and energy to move about it with a true sense of urgency!
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette, and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.