Cook II - Banquets

Bally's; Rock Island (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and exciting team at a leading entertainment company where you can thrive as a Banquet Cook II. In this role, you'll ensure exceptional guest service and prepare delicious menu items in a fast-paced kitchen environment. With a focus on maintaining cleanliness and safety, you'll play a key part in creating memorable dining experiences. This is an opportunity to grow your culinary skills while being part of a vibrant service culture that values innovation and excellence. If you're passionate about food and customer service, this is the perfect place to advance your career.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(K) with Company Match

Childcare Discounts

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills are essential for this role.
• Experience in various cooking methods is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items quickly and efficiently while maintaining quality.
• Ensure a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Cooking Skills (Pantry, Fry Cook, Broiler, Sauté)

Sanitation Knowledge

Communication Skills

Tools

Standard Kitchen Equipment

Job description

About Bally's:

Bally's Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment companies, with millions of players across digital gaming platforms and traditional casino venues. Recognized for our innovation, energy, and dedication to creating thrilling gaming experiences, we were born to entertain.

A career with Bally's means starting on a path to endless possibilities. Our growing business is searching for service-minded individuals looking for a place to build and grow, excel, and truly make a difference. So if you want to be challenged in an exciting and fast-paced environment, this is the place for you.

Job Summary:

A Banquet Cook II ensures excellent guest service in a timely manner, consistent quality products, and a fun dining experience. Responsible for sanitary food handling and preparing menu items, clean up of prep area, or any other duties needed or assigned. This position's starting wage is $15.

Essential Functions:

1. Develops and maintains a Service Culture that ensures the delivery of Superior internal/external guest service by all team members.
2. Prepares and produces menu items to standards in a quick and efficient manner.
3. Maintains a clean and organized kitchen.
4. Assists in food production in all work areas including proper cooking methods, proper cooking times, and temperature.
5. Maintains assigned station and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.
6. Ensures the safety and security of team members and guests.
7. Ensures department adheres to all regulatory, departmental, and company policies and procedures.
8. Knowledge of promotions and scheduled events.
9. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Excellent customer service skills.
2. Experience in pantry, fry cook, broiler, and sauté.
3. Successfully complete required training.
4. Basic sanitation laws of local health department skills required.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

1. Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations.
2. Respond to visual and aural cues.
3. Read, write, speak, and understand English.
4. This position works with standard kitchen equipment, in coolers & freezers, sometimes slippery floors.
5. Must be able to lift heavy objects (up to 40#), stretch, bend, stoop and stand for long periods of time.
6. Operate in mentally and physically stressful situations.

Environmental Working Conditions:

The work environment contains bright lights, loud noise, and stressful situations.

What’s in it for you:

1. Competitive wages with annual performance reviews.
2. Comprehensive health coverage plan that includes medical, dental, and vision.
3. 401(K)/ Company Match.
4. Access Perks and Childcare discounts.

The above description denotes some of the specific characteristics which are necessary to perform the principal functions of the job and are not intended to be a description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

***Pass a company background investigation***

***Must be 21 years of age***