Cook II - Steakhouse

Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is seeking a dedicated fry cook to join a fast-paced kitchen team. You will prepare stocks, soups and fry-cook items, ensuring quality and timely service in a bustling casino setting.

The role requires the ability to operate all standard kitchen equipment and to assist other cooks, sous and executive leadership as needed. Flexibility in shifts and reliable teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of kitchen prep and fry cook experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain licenses/certifications per regulations.
• Culinary arts degree or apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides superior customer service and positive interactions with guests and staff.
• Operates kitchen equipment (fryers, choppers, slicers, mixers, grinders) and maintains cleanliness.
• Assists with food preparation and supports all stations as needed.

Skills

Food prep

Stock management

Flexible shifts

Customer service

Education

Culinary degree

Apprenticeship

Tools

Fryers

Choppers

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

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/benefitsJob 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 ScreenFor a listing of all opportunities at Seminole Gaming, please go to www.gotoworkhappy.com.#gotoworkhappyDisclaimerWhile 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).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.