COOK I - KITCHEN ADMIN

Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent gaming facility in Cincinnati seeks a Cook I to prepare food and provide exceptional service under the guidance of a Sous Chef. The role includes maintaining cleanliness, following recipes, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have basic food preparation knowledge or culinary training, and the ability to lift significant weight. This entry-level position offers full-time employment with flexibility in shifts.

Qualifications

• Basic food preparation knowledge and prior experience as a Cook Trainee or line cook required.
• Must obtain and maintain licenses/certifications as per regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to customer specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness of work station.
• Exhibit conduct in accordance with Gaming Commission Regulations.
• Provide superior customer service and deal with difficult patrons.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Communication skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Flexibility to work varying shifts

Education

Culinary arts degree or recognized apprenticeship

Tools

Slicers

Choppers

Mixers

Grinders

Job description

COOK I - KITCHEN ADMIN

Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Sous Chef, is responsible for providing superior service to both the internal and external customer. The incumbent is also responsible for properly preparing any and all foods listed on the respective menus that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, or prepared in the pantry.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures.
• Provides superior customer service, positively effects interactions with customers and employees, and has the resiliency to deal with difficult customers in all types of business conditions and the ability to work harmoniously with coworkers.
• Prepares food that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, or prepared in the pantry; ensures that all plates served are aesthetically appealing and cooked to the specifications of the customer.
• Recognizes a variety of sauces and properly places them on all entrees featured on daily menus.
• Keeps work station neat and clean.
• Assists coworkers to ensure efficient operation of the line.
• This position operates in a working environment that is subjected to varying levels of heat and noise.
• At times subjected to hazards such as wet floors and dangers associated with the use of heavy duty cutlery, knives, and choppers.
• Ability to use all equipment associated with the position, including but not limited to choppers, slicers, mixers, and grinders.
• Ability to review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documentation.
• Ability to determine if food items are cooked to proper specifications.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively move around work area.
• Ability to stock and retrieve all necessary food items and supplies.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push/pull up to 50 pounds so as to be able to move and stock all necessary supplies.
• Ability to communicate with customers and all levels of employees.
• Must be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• Equipment and machines used, but not limited to, are standard kitchen machines such as slicers, choppers, mixers, grinders, etc.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience. Must be able to obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations. These skills are typically acquired through a minimum of one-year prior experience as a Cook Trainee or coffee shop line cook, and/or through the completion of a degree in culinary arts or recognized apprenticeship.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Gambling Facilities and Casinos