Cook - Plum Lounge

165 Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, LLC; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

165 Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, LLC is seeking a Kitchen Cook to prepare menu items in assigned outlets, following company recipes and standards. You will help ensure appealing presentations and proper cooking, while maintaining a clean, safe work space and supporting team members across shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with culinary apprenticeship or associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary apprenticeship or associate degree preferred.
• Must obtain licenses/certifications per Federal, State, and Indiana Gaming Commission.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to work holidays and weekends with flexible shifts.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods based on menu, recipes, and outlet standards.
• Ensure plates and pans are aesthetically appealing and cooked to specs.
• Keep workstation clean and sanitized; report safety hazards.
• Assist coworkers to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Close down workstations at end of shift and restock as needed.
• Assist with events, carving, cooking, setup, and teardown as required.

Skills

Flexible shifts

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship or associate degree preferred

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: 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 up before shift ends.
• 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.

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!