Cook

Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,617,440; Full time

Job summary

Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago is seeking a Line Cook to join our casino kitchen team. You will learn all room outlets, read orders, and prepare food to standard in a fast-paced environment, ensuring quality and timely service.

The role requires staying aware of sanitation procedures and maintaining a clean, safe work station. If you thrive in a high-volume setting, this is a great opportunity in East Chicago, Indiana.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• At least one year of experience directly related to the duties.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid iD within state of Indiana.
• Must have basic reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items to standard in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn and become familiar with all of Ameristar’s room outlets and answer general questions about the property.
• Read food orders and prepare food items according to established menu plans.
• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes to ensure product consistency.
• Wash, slice, peel, and cut foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Observe and test foods to ensure proper cooking level by tasting, smelling, or piercing with utensils.
• Maintain sanitary, safe, and organized work areas and equipment.
• Coordinate orders with dining room staff and ensure timely preparation of items.
• Complete opening, closing, and other side duties as assigned by supervisors.

Job description

WE'RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day‑one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

• Responsible for learning and being familiar with all of Ameristar’s room outlets, and for being able to answer general questions regarding the property.
• Reads food orders from computer printouts and prepares food items, according to established menu plans.
• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of products to guests.
• Washes, slices, peels, and/or cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Observes and tests foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Ensures work procedures, quality standards, and menu specifications are executed according to established guidelines.
• Coordinates with and communicates orders to dining room staff.
• Prepares all food items accurately in a timely manner.
• Completes all assigned prep items as written on prep sheet.
• Maintains all assigned areas and equipment in a sanitary, safe, and effective manner.
• Observes and enforces Health Department regulations regarding food handling, storage, proper steam table temperature, and cleanliness of work environment.
• Attends company training programs as scheduled.
• Completes opening, closing, and other side duties as assigned by the supervisors.
• Communicates as needed with Lead Cook and Sous Chefs.
• Performs all job functions in conjunction with the guidelines described in the Standard Operating Procedures manual to ensure consistent execution of company and departmental standards.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

• Must be 21 years of age
• At least one (1) year of experience directly related to the accountabilities specified.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid iD within state of Indiana.
• Must have basic reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items, to standard, in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the application of sanitation procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer