Cook II - Vintage Restaurant

Bally's Shreveport Casino & Hotel; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 38,683,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage plan

401(k) company match

Perks and childcare discounts

Job summary

Bally's Shreveport Casino & Hotel is seeking a cook to execute all food production under the direction of the Sous Chef. You will adhere to production sheets, maintain cleanliness, and ensure food safety throughout preparation and service.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, 1 year of cooking experience or culinary training, and Serve Safe certification. Employment offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year cooking experience and/or culinary degree.
• Serve Safe certification required.

Responsibilities

• Execute all food production as directed by the Sous Chef using production sheets.
• Maintain a clean as-you-go work area and follow proper food handling techniques.
• Prepare proper amounts of food as requested by the Sous Chef.
• Communicate with Stewards on all equipment cleaning needs.
• Maintain Bally’s Casino's food quality and control waste by following standard recipes.
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
• Present, garnish and arrange final dishes.
• Occasionally serve food.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Sanitation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Culinary 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.
• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh.
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
• Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods.
• Present, garnish and arrange final dishes.
• Occasionally serve food.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes.
• Handle and store ingredients and food.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• 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

Compensation:

• $13.50/hr

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.

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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