Cook II - Sportsman's

Bally's Shreveport Casino & Hotel; North Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health coverage plan (medical, dental,

401(K) / Company Match

Access Perks and Childcare discounts

Job summary

Bally’s Shreveport Casino & Hotel is seeking a culinary team member to support food preparation under the Sous Chef’s direction. You will follow standardized recipes, maintain sanitary work areas, and assist with cleaning projects.

The role emphasizes safety, proper food handling, and delivering a positive guest experience in a smoking environment. High school education and Serve Safe certification are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; 1 year cooking experience or culinary degree.
• Serve Safe certification required.
• Excellent cleanliness and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a smoking environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute all food production as directed by the Sous Chef.
• Maintain cleanliness of the workstation and walk-in cooler.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures in handling food/equipment.
• Prepare and portion foods according to standardized recipes.
• Assist in special cleaning projects as assigned.
• Provide a positive guest and employee experience.

Skills

Food preparation

Food handling

Safety & sanitation

Team communication

Education

High School diploma

Technical training

Job description

• Execution of all food production as determined by the Sous Chef through production sheets.
• Practice a \"clean as you go\" work ethic and utilize proper food handling techniques: i.e., wearing plastic gloves, proper uniform including hat and clean kitchen towels.
• Prepare the proper amounts of food as requested by the Sous Chef.
• Conduct self in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Communicate with Stewards on all equipment cleaning needs.
• Handle any special request made by the Sous Chef or external guest.
• Maintain Bally’s Casino's food quality specifications as determined by the standard recipe.
• Maintain a waste free department by controlling production and utilizing returned food.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of immediate work area and the process walk-in cooler.
• Completed attendance of Serv-Safe class.
• Assist with preparation and production of menu items following standardized recipes and procedures.
• Follow safety/sanitation procedures in handling of food/equipment.
• Serve and dish up foods, adhering to standardized portions, as required.
• Clean kitchen and wash/clean kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Assist in special cleaning projects, as assigned.
• Maintain a waste free department by controlling production.
• Create a positive guest employee experience.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the cast member is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The cast member occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Must be able to work in a smoking environment.

Additional Benefits:

• Competitive Salary with annual performance reviews
• Comprehensive health coverage plan that includes medical, dental, and vision
• 401(K)/ Company Match
• Access Perks and Childcare discounts

Target Salary Range:

• $13.50 Hourly

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Technical/other training or better.

Experience

Required

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); 1 year previous cooking experience and/or culinary degree.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Serve Safe

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