Cook III - YouYu

Seminole Gaming; Cincinnati (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole Gaming is seeking a Line Cook for Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati to prepare a variety of dishes per menu and chef specifications. You will maintain a clean station, ensure plates are visually appealing, and help train teammates to deliver excellent guest service.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, culinary apprenticeship or Associate degree preferred, and the ability to pass background checks and drug screening. Applicants must be 21+ and comply with gaming regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; culinary apprenticeship or Associate degree preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain licenses/certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
• Background check and drug screening required; must be 21+.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods per menus and customer specifications, ensuring proper cooking methods.
• Create attractive plate presentation and ensure food safety.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized workstation.
• Assist with special events and parties as needed.
• Mentor team members to provide superior guest service.
• Attend meetings and complete follow-up tasks.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen teamwork

Guest relations

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship / Associate degree

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:

OVERVIEW

The incumbent in this position is responsible for properly preparing any and 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

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati 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 work station neat and clean.
• Assists coworkers 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 work stations.
• Attend and participate in meetings, completing follow-up as assigned.
• Perform work regularly and predictably.
• Assists with other duties at special events or parties and assisting where necessary to include but not limited to carving, cooking, setup and or teardown stations or work areas or other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• This knowledge and these abilities are typically acquired through a High School Diploma or Equivalent. A culinary apprenticeship, an Associate’s Degree from a culinary institution or an equivalent with some industry experience is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc):

• Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming/Lottery regulations.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass drug screening.
• Must be twenty one (21) years of age or older.