Casino Kitchen Cook — Fast-Paced Team Player

Hard Rock Casino Tejon; Mettler (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Casino Tejon is seeking a Cook I to prepare items grilled, fried, broiled, or pantry-based, ensuring each plate matches the requested specs and looks appealing. You will assist on the line, keep a tidy workstation, and support team operations in a busy kitchen environment.

The role requires basic food prep knowledge, 1 year of Cook Trainee or coffee shop line cook experience, or a culinary arts degree/apprenticeship, plus the ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as Cook Trainee or coffee shop line cook.
• Culinary arts degree or recognized apprenticeship preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain licenses per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food to be grilled, fried, broiled, or pantry items according to recipes and customer specs.
• Ensures plates are aesthetically appealing and cooked to specifications.
• Keeps workstation neat and clean and supports line efficiency.
• Capable of lifting 30–40 lbs and moving supplies as needed.
• Flexible to work varying shifts and schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Slicers

Choppers

Mixers

Grinders

Job description

Hard Rock Casino Tejon is seeking a Cook I to prepare items grilled, fried, broiled, or pantry-based, ensuring each plate matches the requested specs and looks appealing. You will assist on the line, keep a tidy workstation, and support team operations in a busy kitchen environment.

The role requires basic food prep knowledge, 1 year of Cook Trainee or coffee shop line cook experience, or a culinary arts degree/apprenticeship, plus the ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work varied shifts.