Cook II - Staff Cafeteria

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol is seeking a Cook II for our staff cafeteria. The role prepares a variety of menu items, ensuring quality and presentation per chef specifications, and supports teammates to maintain smooth kitchen operations.

Responsibilities include assisting with special events, keeping workstations clean, and ensuring safety and proper storage. A high school diploma or culinary training is required or preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or preferred culinary training.
• Culinary apprenticeship or equivalent with some industry experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and basic food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods listed on menus for grilling, frying, broiling, baking, boiling, braising or poaching.
• Ensure plates are aesthetically appealing and cooked to customer and chef specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and assist teammates as needed.
• Assist with special events or parties, including setup, carving or teardown as required.
• Season foods according to recipes and company needs, and close down stations safely.

Skills

Flexible to varying shifts

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Food safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in culinary arts (preferred)

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

## Cook II - Staff CafeteriaApply: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol: Full time: Posted Today: R16964Our 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:***(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 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.**EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:***(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)*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: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc):*** 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. **PAY RANGE:** $15 - $21/Hourly