Culinary Lead - Guy Fieri's American Kitchen + Bar - Greensburg

Live! Casino Hotel; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading casino hotel is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare and present a variety of dishes while ensuring a clean and safe kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, creativity in cooking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Join our team to provide guests with an exceptional dining experience in a vibrant setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to use all kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Knowledge of PPE and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook various food items.
• Maintain cooking area cleanliness and inventory.

Skills

Creativity

Sanitation Knowledge

Basic Instruction Reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Arts Courses

Job description

Overview

Function (Scope and Main Purpose of Job)

Prepares, seasons, and cooks, soups, meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, desserts, and other food items. Cooks, prepares, and arranges the food to make an appealing arrangement for guests. Assures that guests have a favorable dining experience.

Responsibilities

Core Service Standards

CLEAN:Must make the property shine and look impeccable while maintaining a neat CLEAN and crisp personal appearance.

SAFE:Must make guests feel SAFE and comfortable through creating a worry free, carefree experience.

Fast:Provide FAST and efficient service with accuracy. Meet service time requirements and anticipate guest needs.

FRIENDLY:Greet each guest with FRIENDLY welcomes, making eye contact and smiling. Use H.E.A.R.T. steps to ease guest concerns. Say thank you to departing guests.

FUN:Work passionately as a team to create a FUN experience both for everyone who works and plays here.

Specific Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for preparation of items and maintaining the temperature of the items.
• Responsible for seasoning and garnishing food.
• Responsible for preparing all soups and sauces.
• Responsible for keeping the cooking area clean and in an orderly state.
• Maintaining inventory and ordering food items on a daily basis.
• Ensure the safety and security of employees and guests.
• Monitor and adjust performance to local competition as warranted.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements (skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Ability to use all kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to read and write basic instructions. Knowledge of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Ability to be creative with cooking and food preparation.
• Ability to Read and interpret production lists, menus, and Banquet event orders.
• Ability to complete accurate record keeping.
• Knowledge of sanitation and health department regulations for safe handling of food.

Educational Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Culinary arts courses or the equivalent experience.
• One (1) – three (3) years’ experience as a line of restaurant cook.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning.
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach while carrying food product, equipment, trash/waste weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift, carry, deliver food items weighing up to 50 pounds throughout a scheduled shift.
• Ability to work around 500 degree ovens and work within 40 degree walk-in refrigerators.
• Ability to stand and walk continually throughout a 10 hr. shift.

Working Conditions

• 24/7 high energy casino with over 100,000 sq. ft of gaming and entertainment space and approximately 500 employees.
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.