Cook - The Salted Lime

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming Corporation is seeking a Cook to safely prepare food items, following menu specifications and standard recipes for service across all outlets. The Cook will strive for picture-perfect plate presentation and will create order lists for recipe preparations.

The role requires communicating with other Cooks and Sous Chefs, training junior staff, reading recipes to gather items, and cooking, presenting, and assembling food while maintaining cost and quality controls.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to menu specifications and standard recipes.
• Create order lists for recipe preparations.
• Communicate with Cooks and Sous Chefs.
• Train lower level Cooks on equipment use.
• Read recipes and gather necessary items for execution.
• Cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble all food for the outlet.
• Adhere to food cost and quality control procedures.
• Perform side work including replenishing/restocking workstation.
• Check station setup for cleanliness before/during/after shift.
• Organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Work on multiple stations (Sauté, Broiler, Appetizer, Pantry, Pasta, Grill).
• Prepare hot and cold sauces.
• Operate kitchen equipment (slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, braise, kettle, flat top).
• Lifting up to 150 lbs and significant walking.

Skills

Food prep

Food knowledge

Reading recipes

Communication

Education

Culinary education encouraged

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

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 education is encouraged
• Possession of, and ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers and gaming license 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.