Cook III - Steakhouse

Hard Rock Hotel Cancun; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol is seeking a Cook III for our steakhouse. You will prepare items across grilling, frying, broiling, baking, and pantry stations, ensuring plates meet specifications and presentation standards. The role requires attention to cleanliness and cooperation with team members.

Experience in a fast-paced kitchen, willingness to work varied shifts, and knowledge of safety regulations are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or preferred culinary education.
• Culinary apprenticeship or associate degree preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods for grill, fry, broil, bake, boil, braise, or pantry according to menu and chef instructions.
• Maintain clean, organized workstation and proper sanitation throughout shift.
• Assist with events and special functions as needed.
• Coordinate with BOH/FOH for smooth daily operations and safety.

Skills

Basic food prep

Line cook experience

Flexible shifts

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship or associate degree

Tools

Choppers

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

Job description

## Cook III - SteakhouseApplylocations: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristoltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R8699Our 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 **OVERVIEW:**The incumbent in this position is responsible for properly preparing all foods listed on the respective menus that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, poached in an assigned kitchen outlet, or prepared in the pantry.**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 Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain 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.* Perform work regularly and predictably.* Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work and public spaces.* Trains new team members (cooking procedures, how to read recipes, equipment knowledge, cleaning procedures, Board of Health Regulations, show new team members where to find and read information).* Sets up new team members with their day-to-day route of the job.* Orders product and adjusts prep sheets based on business needs.* Controls the kitchen and expo line.* Communicates with front of the house (FOH) and back of the house (BOH) leaders on daily operation situations.* 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 degree from a culinary institution or an equivalent with some industry experience is preferred.**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc.):*** Must obtain and maintain valid licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.* Must successfully pass background check.* Must successfully pass drug screening.* Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.**KNOWLEDGE OF:*** Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience.**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.* Stand for the duration of shift.* Bend and lift, up to 100 pounds. **PAY RANGE:** $16 - $23/Hourly