Cook

Bally's Corporation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Bally's Corporation in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a hospitality-focused team member to deliver excellent guest service and assist in food preparation. You will ensure guests feel welcome, prepare items according to recipes, and maintain clean, safe work areas.

The role requires teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to sanitation and safety policies. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with flexibility for late nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced casino dining

Qualifications

• Must have strong guest service and communication skills.
• Teamwork and the ability to interact professionally with guests and staff.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Build guest relations and ensure guests feel welcome.
• Prepare all food items according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Adhere to food cost controls and quality standards.
• Handle guest complaints with discretion to maintain satisfaction.
• Work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Food service

Sanitation & safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build guest relations throughout every shift by talking with guests, making them feel welcome and comfortable, and inviting them back.
• Ensure consistent product delivery to guests.
• Accurately prepare all food items according to established measurements and recipes.
• Adhere to control procedure for food costs and quality.
• Check station before, during, and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness.
• Perform all assigned side work to include replenishing/restocking workstation with supplies.
• Encourage and abide by all health codes and hand washing guidelines.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food storage, and work areas.
• Provide clear direction, instruction, and guidance to subordinates.
• Have knowledge of guest alcohol limitations and company policy and procedure regarding limitations.
• Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Adhere to regulatory, departmental, and Company policies in an ethical manner and empower and require others to do the same.
• Handle routine guest complaints and incidents, and exhibit the appropriate discretion to identify situations requiring the attention of supervisory personnel - seek to resolve all situations in a manner that maintains positive guest relationships.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as required by business operations, including late nights, weekends, and holidays; shifts may change.
• Perform other duties as assigned or reasonably requested by any member of management

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
• Must possess excellent teamwork, interpersonal, guest service, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a professional demeanor and presence with the ability to interact with guests and team members in the Company.
• Gaming industry experience is preferred.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Target Compensation Range

• $15.50 per hour

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred. (preferred)
Must possess excellent teamwork, interpersonal, guest service, written and verbal communication skills. (preferred)
Must have a professional demeanor and presence with the ability to interact with guests and team members in the Company. (preferred)
Gaming industry experience is preferred. (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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