Cook - Plum Lounge

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is seeking a kitchen team member to properly prepare all foods listed on the menu in assigned outlets. You will help maintain quality, presentation, and safety while supporting a busy kitchen environment.

The role requires flexibility to work various shifts, holidays, and weekends, with a strong focus on teamwork and guest satisfaction. Benefits and ongoing training are provided as part of the team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; culinary apprenticeship or associate degree preferred.
• Some industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of standard safety and sanitation practices in food service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods according to menu and recipes.
• Ensure plates are aesthetically appealing and cooked to standards.
• Maintain clean and organized workstation; follow safety rules.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Food safety

Team mentoring

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary apprenticeship

Associate degree in culinary

Tools

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 full list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The incumbent in this position is responsible for properly preparing any and all foods listed on the respective menu/ n an assigned kitchen outlet/s.

Essential Functions

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana 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 based on company standards and recipes. Ensures that all plates or pans served are aesthetically appealing and cooked to the specifications of HRCNIN.
• Keeps workstation neat and clean.
• Assists co-workers to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen.
• 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.
• Assist other cooks during the food cooking and assembly process.
• Clean up before shift ends.
• Clean and sanitize all work areas based on Food Safety rules and regulations, together with HRCNIN standards
• Clean food preparation areas as determined by company policy.
• Perform work regularly and predictably.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work and public spaces.
• On occasion may perform duties for special events/ parties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Non-essential Functions

• Attend seminars when needed.

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 degree from a culinary institution or an equivalent with some industry experience is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Indiana Gaming Commission.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass drug screening.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.

Knowledge Of

• Food, food product, food preparation, etc.
• Standard safety and sanitation practices for food and beverage service.
• How to prepare stocks, soups, mother sauces, and all varieties of meat including veal, pork, beef, lamb, poultry, game, and seafood.

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.