Cook - Fine Dining (Part Time) - $20/Hour

Hard Rock Casino Rockford; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant entertainment venue in Rockford is looking for a dedicated kitchen team member responsible for preparing a variety of foods and ensuring cleanliness and efficient operation. Candidates should have a high school diploma, with a culinary background preferred. The role requires effective communication, flexibility to work various shifts, and the ability to maintain required licenses. Competitive pay ranges from $15 to $20 per hour, and holiday and weekend availability is necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Culinary apprenticeship or an Associate's Degree from a culinary institution preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain required licenses/certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods to specifications and ensure aesthetic presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the workstation.
• Assist co-workers to ensure efficient kitchen operation.
• Perform duties for special events and meetings as assigned.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing workspaces.

Skills

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 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 all foods listed on the respective menus that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, poached in an assigned kitchen outlet.

Essential Functions

(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Rockford 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 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.
• Assist co-workers to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen.
• On occasion, you 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, setting 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 Job Functions

• Attend seminars when needed.

Education And or Experience Requirements

• 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 Illinois Gaming Commission.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• 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 your 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

Pay Range: $15 - $20