Cook - The Salted Lime

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming Corporation is seeking a Cook to safely prepare food items across all outlets, adhering to menu specifications and recipes for Guests. You will assemble dishes, read recipes, and ensure quality while working on different kitchen stations.

Collaboration with Cooks and Sous Chefs, plus training junior team members, is required. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, monitoring costs, and completing side work.

Qualifications

• One (1) year minimum experience in food preparation and food knowledge.
• Culinary education is encouraged.
• Possession of, and ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers and gaming licence within assigned state of employment and other jurisdictions.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass an alcohol and drug screening.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• The Cook will safely prepare food items, following menu specifications and standard recipes, for service to Guests in all outlets.
• The Cook will create order lists for recipe preparations.
• Communicate clearly with other Cooks and Sous Chefs.
• The Cook will train lower level Cooks how to properly use equipment.
• Read recipes and gather all necessary items for recipe execution.
• The Cook will cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble all food for the outlet.
• Adhere to control procedure for food cost and quality.
• The Cook will perform all assigned side work to include replenishing/restocking work station with supplies.
• Check station before, during and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness.
• The Cook will organize and prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Work the line in different locations i.e. Sauté, Broiler, Appetizer, Pantry, Pasta, Grill etc.
• The Cook will prepare hot and cold sauces.
• Work with small, delicate, and sensitive equipment (knives) requiring fine finger dexterity.
• The Cook will operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, braise, kettle, and flat top.
• Grasp, bend, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods weighing a maximum of 150 lbs.
• The Cook will perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, and walking significant distances.

Skills

Food preparation

Quality control

Team communication

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Education

Culinary education encouraged

Job description

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry.

Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Job Description

The Cook will safely prepare food items, following menu specifications and standard recipes, for service to Guests in all outlets. The Cook must strive for picture perfect plate presentation.

• The Cook will create order lists for recipe preparations.
• Communicate clearly with other Cooks and Sous Chefs.
• The Cook will train lower level Cooks how to properly use equipment.
• Read recipes and gather all necessary items for recipe execution.
• The Cook will cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble all food for the outlet.
• Adhere to control procedure for food cost and quality.
• The Cook will perform all assigned side work to include replenishing/restocking work station with supplies.
• Check station before, during and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness.
• The Cook will organize and prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Work the line in different locations i.e. Sauté, Broiler, Appetizer, Pantry, Pasta, Grill etc.
• The Cook will prepare hot and cold sauces.
• Work with small, delicate, and sensitive equipment (knives) requiring fine finger dexterity.
• The Cook will operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, braise, kettle, and flat top.
• Grasp, bend, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods weighing a maximum of 150 lbs.
• The Cook will perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, and walking significant distances.

Qualifications

• One (1) year minimum experience in food preparation and food knowledge
• No schooling is required but culinary educationis encouraged
• Possession of, and ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers and gaming licence within assigned state of employment and other jurisdictions
• Must successfully pass background check
• Must successfully pass an alcohol and drug screening
• Must be 18 years of age

Additional Information

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.