Cook II - Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock International; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock International in Bristol, VA is seeking a kitchen-focused team member responsible for preparing foods listed on menus across grilling, frying, broiling, baking, and more. You will ensure plates are visually appealing and cooked to specifications while supporting fellow cooks.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; culinary apprenticeship or Associate’s Degree is preferred. Benefits and flexible shifts are provided; safety and sanitation standards are emphasized.

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.
• Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods across grilling, frying, broiling, baking, boiling, braising, and poaching per menus.
• Keep workstation neat and clean and assist coworkers for efficient operation.
• Ensure plates are aesthetically appealing and cooked to specifications.
• Assist with special events and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain proper food storage and ensure equipment is in good working condition.

Skills

Basic food prep knowledge

Line cook experience

Kitchen equipment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship or Associate's Degree preferred

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

Position Summary

The incumbent in this position is responsible for properly preparing any and all foods listed on the respective menus that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, and poached in an assigned kitchen outlet.

Essential Functions

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Bristol 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 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.
• Assists co-workers to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen.
• On occasion 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, set up and or teardown stations or work areas or other duties as assigned.
• Attend and participate in meetings, completing follow-up as assigned.
• Season food according to recipes or company needs.
• Assist other cooks during the food assembly process.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions

• Attend seminars when needed.

Education and /or Experience Requirements

This knowledge and these abilities are typically acquired through a 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

• Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Virginia Lottery.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass drug screening.
• 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.
• Kitchen equipment.
• International cuisines.

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.

Work Environment

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.

Pay Range

PAY RANGE: $15 - $21/Hourly

About Our Culture

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!