Cook II - YouYu

188 Tejon Gaming Authority; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is seeking a Cook II under the supervision of the Sous Chef to prepare grilled, fried, broiled, and pantry items, ensuring each plate meets customer specifications and is visually appealing.

The ideal candidate has basic food prep knowledge, 2+ years of line cook experience or culinary education, and must be able to obtain necessary licenses. This role operates in a fast-paced environment with heat, noise, and occasional hazards, requiring flexibility in shifts.

Qualifications

• Two years of cook trainee or line cook experience, or completion of a culinary arts degree or recognized apprenticeship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses/certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
• Proficiency in Asian cooking techniques (wok, steaming, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Prepares grilled, fried, broiled or pantry items to customer specifications and ensures visually appealing plates.
• Recognizes sauces and applies them correctly on daily menu entrees.
• Maintains a clean and organized workstation and assists teammates for efficient line operation.
• Works in a hot, noisy kitchen environment and handles hazards like wet floors and sharp tools.
• Operates standard kitchen equipment (slicers, choppers, mixers, grinders).
• Reviews recipes and ensures food items are cooked to spec and moved efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Culinary arts degree or apprenticeship

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: https://www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

Under the direction of the Sous Chef, theCOOK IIis responsible for providing superior service to both the internal and external customer. The incumbent is also responsible for properly preparing any and all foods listed on the respective menus that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, or prepared in the pantry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares food that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, or prepared in the pantry; ensures that all plates served are aesthetically appealing and cooked to the specifications of the customer.
• Recognizes a variety of sauces and properly places them on all entrees featured on daily menus.
• Keeps workstation neat and clean.
• Assists coworkers to ensure efficient operation of the line.
• This position operates in a working environment that is subjected to varying levels of heat and noise.
• At times subjected to hazards such as wet floors and dangers associated with the use of heavy duty cutlery, knives, and choppers.
• Ability to use all equipment associated with the position, including but not limited to choppers, slicers, mixers, and grinders.
• Ability to review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documentation.
• Ability to determine if food items are cooked to proper specifications.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively move around work area.
• Ability to stock and retrieve all necessary food items and supplies.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push/pull up to 50 pounds so as to be able to move and stock all necessary supplies.
• Ability to communicate with customers and all levels of employees.
• Must be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• Equipment and machines used, but not limited to, are standard kitchen machines such as slicers, choppers, mixers, grinders, etc.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
• These skills are typically acquired through a minimum oftwo-yearsprior experience as a Cook Trainee or coffee shop line cook, and/or through the completion of a degree in culinary arts or recognized apprenticeship
• Proficiency in various Asian cooking techniques (wok cooking, steaming, etc.).
• Understanding of Asian ingredients and their uses.

SKILLS

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Meticulous, organized and accurate
• Extreme confidentiality
• Familiarity with a variety of computer systems and applications
• Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests
• Manage multiple details and tasks concurrently in a changing environment
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Analyze and think about how possible solutions impact on the entire operation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time. Ability to walk distances. Ability to lift 30 to 40 lbs. 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced and often crowded and noisy. May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to excessive noise and constant exposure to general public.

Be Iconic represents the roots of our culture. The Seminole Tribe of Florida remains the only unconquered tribe in the United States of America. The Tribe established Seminole Gaming in 1979, when it opened the first high-stakes bingo hall in the United States. Building on its rich heritage of courageous and groundbreaking achievements, the Seminole Tribe of Florida acquired Hard Rock International in March 2007—the first transaction of its kind by a Native American tribe. Today, Hard Rock International remains one of the most globally recognized companies in the world, with Hard Rock Hotel, Casino, Cafe and Rock Shop® venues in over 74 countries. With the continued growth of Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International, Seminole Hard Rock Support Services was created to support all of our brands and lines of business. With the largest global footprint in the hospitality industry for over 50 years, our number-one job is to bring fun and excitement to our team members and our guests!