Cook

Hard Rock International; Bristol, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol is seeking a dedicated cook responsible for preparing a variety of menu items and ensuring quality and presentation. The role requires adherence to safety and sanitation standards and a collaborative approach with kitchen staff.

Ideal candidates have basic food preparation skills, line cook experience, and a flexible schedule to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays. Hourly pay range is $14–$19 with full benefits as applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary apprenticeship or Associate’s degree preferred.
• Some industry experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods by grilling, frying, broiling, baking, boiling, braising or poaching.
• Ensure plates are aesthetically appealing and cooked to specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and kitchen area.
• Assist coworkers to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Support catering/events and learn other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic food prep

Line cook experience

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship

Associate’s degree in culinary arts

Tools

Choppers

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

Job description

## CookApply: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R15418Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits **POSITION SUMMARY:**The incumbent in this position is responsible for properly preparing any and all foods listed on the respective menus that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, and poached in an assigned kitchen outlet.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:***(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)** Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Bristol their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service.* Prepares foods that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, poached or prepared in the pantry; ensures that all plates or pans served are aesthetically appealing and cooked to the specifications of the customer and the chef.* Recognizes a variety of sauces and properly places them on all entrees featured on daily menus.* Keeps workstation neat and clean.* Assists co-workers to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen.* On occasion may perform duties for special events/ parties.* Ensures cleanliness of working area; reports all equipment for safety failures, hazardous areas and accidents.* Ensures the proper storing of any foods, including those from a previous function.* Ensures that items are fully stocked, and equipment is in good working condition.* Ensures the proper closing down of workstations.* Assists with other duties at special events or parties and assisting where necessary to include but not limited to carving, cooking, set up and or teardown stations or work areas or other duties as assigned.* Attend and participate in meetings, completing follow-up as assigned.* Perform work regularly and predictably.* Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work and public spaces.* Other duties as assigned.* undefined**EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:***(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)*This knowledge and these abilities are typically acquired through a High School Diploma or Equivalent. A culinary apprenticeship, an Associate’s Degree from a culinary institution or an equivalent with some industry experience is preferred.**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc):**· Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Virginia Lottery.* Must successfully pass background check.* Must successfully pass drug screening.* Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.* Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.**KNOWLEDGE OF:*** Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience.**ABILITY TO:*** Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.* Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests.* Use all equipment associated with the position, including, but not limited to, choppers, slicers, mixers and grinders. **PAY RANGE:** $14 - $19/Hourly