Cook - Staff Cafeteria

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work schedule

Opportunities for culinary training

Job summary

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is looking for a dedicated food preparation team member to ensure high-quality food service. The role involves creating a welcoming environment for guests and ensuring the proper preparation of food items based on company standards.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with culinary training preferred. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, assisting other cooks, and preparing food for events. Flexibility in working hours is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food and food preparation techniques.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness in food preparation areas.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food items according to company standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Assist with special events and maintain guest relations.

Skills

Food preparation

Standard safety and sanitation practices

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship or associate degree

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 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: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc)

• 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.