Cook - Plum Lounge

175 Hard Rock Bristol LLC; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

175 Hard Rock Bristol LLC is seeking a Kitchen Team Member to properly prepare foods listed on menus across grilling, frying, baking and more, ensuring plates are appealing and cooked to specs. The role emphasizes guest satisfaction and teamwork in a fast-paced casino kitchen.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with culinary apprenticeship or an associate degree preferred; ability to work holidays and weekends, and pass background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is typical; culinary apprenticeship or an associate degree is preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain licenses/certifications per Federal, State, and Virginia Lottery.
• Background check and drug screening required; must be 18+ and able to work holidays/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods across grilling, frying, broiling, baking, boiling, braising, poaching per menu and chef specifications.
• Maintain clean, organized workstation and ensure proper food storage and safety.
• Assist with events and special functions as needed.
• Provide excellent guest service and help build guest relations in the casino setting.

Skills

Basic food preparation

Line cook experience

Effective communication

Flexibility with shifts

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship

Associate’s Degree in culinary arts

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

POSITION SUMMARY

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, and poached in an assigned kitchen outlet.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Bristol 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.
• 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

• Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Virginia Lottery.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass drug screening.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.

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.

PAY RANGE

$14 - $19/Hourly

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!