Cook - Steakhouse

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol is looking for a Team Member to prepare foods for various cooking methods such as grilling and frying. The role emphasizes maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment while supporting team operations.

Preferred candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and ideally some culinary education. The hourly pay ranges from $14 to $19 depending on experience. Flexibility to work varying shifts, including holidays and weekends, is a must.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain all licenses/certifications as per Federal, State, and Virginia Lottery.
• Ability to work holidays and weekends with flexible shifts.
• Minimum age of eighteen (18) years required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods for various cooking methods while ensuring aesthetic appeal.
• Maintain cleanliness of the workstation and kitchen area.
• Assist co-workers to ensure efficient kitchen operation.

Skills

Basic food preparation knowledge

Line work experience

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship or Associate’s 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 to 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.

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.

Non-essential Functions

• Attend seminars when needed.

Education And /Or Experience Requirements

Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. 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: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc)

• 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.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. The Team Member understands that employment with the Company is at‑will and that no express and/or implied contract of employment exists unless it is in writing and signed by the Department Head. The Team Member further understands that conditions may require the Company to modify this Job Description and that the Company reserves the right to exercise its discretion to make such changes.

Pay Range

$14 - $19/Hourly