COOK - STADIUM

Boyd Gaming; Florence (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming in Florence, Indiana seeks a Cook for preparing foods across various cooking methods. Ideal candidates should have prior experience as a cook trainee or relevant culinary education, with strong customer service abilities.

The role requires maintaining cleanliness, operating kitchen equipment, and ensuring food is prepared according to specifications. Candidates must be flexible with shifts and able to obtain necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• Basic food preparation knowledge required.
• Ability to use kitchen equipment including knives and choppers.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required licenses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to customer specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness of work station.
• Assist coworkers for efficient kitchen operation.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation knowledge

Line work experience

Education

Degree in culinary arts or recognized apprenticeship

Tools

Choppers

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provides superior customer service, positively effects interactions with customers and employees, and has the resiliency to deal with difficult customers in all types of business conditions and the ability to work harmoniously with coworkers.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications and Working Conditions

• This position operates in a working environment that is subject to varying levels of heat and noise.
• At times subjected to hazards such as wet floors and dangers associated with the use of heavy duty cutlery, knives and choppers.
• Ability to use all equipment associated with the position, including, but not limited to, choppers, slicers, mixers and grinders.
• Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience preferred.
• Must be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

These skills are typically acquired through a minimum of one (1) year prior experience as a cook trainee or coffee shop line cook, and/or through the completion of a degree in culinary arts or recognized apprenticeship.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.