Cook - Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is seeking a Kitchen Team Member to properly prepare foods listed on menus across grill, fry, bake, and pantry stations. You will ensure plates are visually appealing and cooked to chef specifications while keeping your workstation clean and organized.

The role requires basic food prep knowledge and a background in line work, with a culinary apprenticeship or associate degree preferred. Availability for holidays and weekends is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Culinary apprenticeship or an Associate’s Degree from a culinary institution or equivalent with some industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods as listed on menus; ensure dishes are aesthetically appealing and cooked to specifications.
• Maintain clean and organized workstation; assist teammates for efficient kitchen operation.
• Support for special events and parties; participate in meetings and follow-up tasks.
• Ensure proper storage, stocking, and safe handling of all foods.
• Able to work varying shifts including holidays and weekends.

Skills

Basic food preparation

Line work experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship or Associate’s Degree preferred

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 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 food 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:

• 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:

$15 - $20/