Chophouse Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced health, dental, and vision insurance

Education reimbursement (up to $6,000 per year)

Company-matched 401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Subsidized bus transportation up to 80%

Job summary

Monarch Black Hawk, Inc. is hiring a Chophouse Cook I for their fine dining restaurant in Black Hawk, Colorado. The role requires applying various cooking techniques while ensuring food safety and sanitation. Ideal candidates must possess physical stamina, multi-tasking abilities, and strong knowledge of menu preparation.

Benefits include enhanced health insurance, education reimbursement, and growth opportunities across four restaurants.

Qualifications

• Be able to lift heavy items.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Know the entire menu and be able to follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Apply various cooking methods to meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Inspect food preparation and service areas for safety and sanitation.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food for patrons.

Skills

Ability to multi-task

General knowledge of food and safety sanitation standards

Physical stamina to stand/walk for majority of shift

Ability to use various types of kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Title: Chophouse Cook I (Fine Dining)

Salary: $23/hr + Status: Full Time

Location: Black Hawk, Colorado

Responsibilities

• Apply various cooking methods to meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Execute prep lists and check lists in a timely manner as outlined by the supervisor.
• Inspect food preparation and service areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food‑handling practices.
• Use excellent memory skills to prepare many dishes at the same time.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, piercing with utensils, and using thermometers.
• Accurately distinguish flavors of salty, sweet, burnt, sour, bitter, spicy, and spoiled.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to patrons in a timely manner.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and ranges.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Perform all duties associated with any kitchen station including pantry, runner, carver, bakery, prep cook and line cook.
• Follow new recipes and procedures with minimal direction.
• Shut down or clean assigned areas as required.
• WHMDS training is an asset.
• Knowledge of techniques for preparing and producing food for consumption, including storage and handling techniques.
• Previous experience in a food environment in either front or back of the house.

Qualifications

• Be able to lift heavy items.
• Be able to stand/walk for majority of shift.
• Be able to use various types of kitchen equipment.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Breakdown and clean equipment.
• General knowledge of food and safety sanitation standards.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Know the entire menu and be able to follow recipes.
• Produce a consistent and quality product.

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.
• Save your gas and mileage on the car.
• Bus transportation subsidized up to 80%.

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.