Cook - Constant Grind

Hard Rock International; Gary, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock International in Gary, IN is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare foods per menu and standards in an assigned outlet. The role emphasizes quality, presentation, and safe handling of all foods.

Responsibilities include preparing dishes, keeping the workstation clean, assisting cooks, maintaining stock and equipment, and ensuring cleanliness. Availability for holidays and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary apprenticeship or related culinary education preferred.
• Experience in a kitchen setting and familiarity with food safety rules preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods per menu and standard recipes.
• Ensure plates are appealing and cooked to specifications.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation and assist team members as needed.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and alcohol service policies.
• Assist with event setups and teardown as required.

Skills

Guest relations

Food preparation

Safety & sanitation

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship

Culinary associate degree

Tools

Choppers

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

Job description

Our 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 full list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The incumbent in this position is responsible for properly preparing any and all foods listed on the respective menu/ n an assigned kitchen outlet/s.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana 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 based on company standards and recipes.
• Ensures that all plates or pans served are aesthetically appealing and cooked to the specifications of HRCNIN.
• Keeps workstation neat and clean.
• Assists co-workers to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen.
• 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.
• Assist other cooks during the food cooking and assembly process.
• Clean up before shift ends.
• Clean and sanitize all work areas based on Food Safety rules and regulations, together with HRCNIN standards Clean up before shift ends.
• Clean food preparation areas as determined by company policy.
• Perform work regularly and predictably.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work and public spaces.
• On occasion may perform duties for special events/ parties.
• Other duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Attend seminars when needed.

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 degree from a culinary institution or an equivalent with some industry experience is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Indiana Gaming Commission.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass drug screening.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Food, food product, food preparation, etc.
• Standard safety and sanitation practices for food and beverage service.
• How to prepare stocks, soups, mother sauces, and all varieties of meat including veal, pork, beef, lamb, poultry, game, and seafood.

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.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. The Team Member understands that employment with the Company is at-will and that no express and/or implied contract of employment exists unless it is in writing and signed by the Department Head. The Team Member further understands that conditions may require the Company to modify this Job Description and that the Company reserves the right to exercise its discretion to make such changes.

Thank you for choosing us as your employer of choice!

Be Iconic represents the roots of our culture. The Seminole Tribe of Florida remains the only unconquered tribe in the United States of America. The Tribe established Seminole Gaming in 1979, when it opened the first high-stakes bingo hall in the United States. Building on its rich heritage of courageous and groundbreaking achievements, the Seminole Tribe of Florida acquired Hard Rock International in March 2007—the first transaction of its kind by a Native American tribe. Today, Hard Rock International remains one of the most globally recognized companies in the world, with Hard Rock Hotel, Casino, Cafe and Rock Shop venues in over 74 countries. With the continued growth of Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International, Seminole Hard Rock Support Services was created to support all of our brands and lines of business. With the largest global footprint in the hospitality industry for over 50 years, our number-one job is to bring fun and excitement to our team members and our guests!