Cook - Fine Dining (Part Time) - $20/Hour

Hard Rock Hotel Cancun; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work schedules

Team member discounts

Job summary

Hard Rock Hotel Cancun is looking for a part-time Cook for the Fine Dining kitchen at Hard Rock Casino Rockford, offering $20/hour. The Cook will prepare various food items, maintain cleanliness, and ensure superior guest service.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or equivalent, preferably with culinary training, and must be flexible with shifts. Join our team and enjoy a range of team member benefits!

Qualifications

• A culinary apprenticeship or Associate's Degree from a culinary institution is preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain all licenses/certifications per Federal, State, and Illinois Gaming Commission.
• Must be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all foods according to menu specifications and maintain a neat workstation.
• Build and retain guest relations while ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Assist with special events and follow all safety protocols.

Skills

Basic food preparation knowledge

Line work experience

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship or Associate's Degree

Tools

Choppers

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

Job description

## Cook - Fine Dining (Part Time) - $20/HourApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Hard Rock Casino Rockfordtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R1276Our 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**Job Description:****POSITION SUMMARY:**The incumbent in this position is responsible for properly preparing all foods listed on the respective menus that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, 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 Rockford their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members 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.* Assist co-workers to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen.* On occasion, you 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, setting 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.**NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*** Attend seminars when needed.**EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:***(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)** 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 Illinois Gaming Commission.* Must successfully pass background check.* 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.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 your 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.**Pay Range:**Pay Range: $15 - $20