Cook II - Steakhouse

Seminole Hard Rock; Florida; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole Hard Rock is seeking a fry cook to join our kitchen team. You will contribute to the smooth operation of the kitchen by assisting other cooks, ensuring food quality, and maintaining cleanliness.

This role requires the ability to work across stations and support senior chefs as needed. Successful candidates will have 2+ years of fry cook or prep experience, and may hold a Culinary Arts Degree or apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of fry cook or prep experience.
• Culinary Arts Degree or apprenticeship preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any required licenses/certifications per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service to guests and colleagues.
• Operate kitchen equipment (choppers, slicers, mixers, grinders, fryers) safely.
• Assist with food preparation and support other cooks and chefs.
• Keep stations stocked and equipment in good working order.
• Ensure proper food storage and station shutdown procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and report safety hazards.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and move around the kitchen as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Equipment operation

Food prep

Communication

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Recognized apprenticeship

Tools

Choppers

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

Fryers

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

Job Description

The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing superior service to both the internal and external guests. Primary responsibilities include fry cook work and to assist other cooks, Sous Chef, Room Chef, Assistance Executive Chef, and the Executive Chef in the efficient operation of the kitchen and of assigned management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May include but are not limited to:

• Provides superior customer service, positively effects interactions with customers and employees.
• Ability to use all equipment associated with the position, including, but not limited to, choppers, slicers, mixers and grinders, and fryers.
• Assist with preparation of food.
• Assists all stations and respective lines as necessary.
• Ensures that items are fully stocked and equipment is in good working condition.
• Ensures the proper storing of any foods, including those from a previous function.
• Ensures the proper closing down of work stations.
• Ensures cleanliness of working area; reports all equipment for safety failures, hazardous areas and accidents.
• Ability to inspect and maintain all areas for which responsible.
• Ability to review and comprehend all necessary documentation.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently move around work area.
• Ability to lift, move and push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and all levels of employees.
• Must be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of and ability to prepare stocks and soups.
• Ability to prepare all varieties of fry cook foods.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
• These skills and abilities are typically acquired through one to two years of experience. Previous prep and fry cook experience required. Completion of a Culinary Arts Degree or recognized apprenticeship experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to: second hand smoke, excessive noise, and constant interaction with the general public.

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 20 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities that may be required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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

The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced and often crowded and noisy.

CLOSING

As part of Seminole Gaming's employment process, final candidates will be required to obtain gaming licensure by completing a background check with Seminole Gaming Compliance and Regulations, prior to an offer being extended. These background checks may include, but are not limited to:

• Credit Check
• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screen

For a listing of all opportunities at Seminole Gaming, please go to www.gotoworkhappy.com .

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Disclaimer

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

EEO/DEI

The Company gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.