Grill Cook - Hugos Frog Bar & Chop House (Full Time)

Rivers Casino Des Plaines; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading casino as a Grill Cook at Hugos Frog Bar & Chop House. This full-time position involves grilling and cooking various foods, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring excellent guest service. Ideal candidates will possess basic cooking skills and the ability to work under pressure. Enjoy perks like medical benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401K with 4% match up to 5%

$1 Daily Meals

Up to 18 Days Paid Time Off in First Year

Free Shuttle from Rosemont Blue Line Station

Free On-Site Parking

Casino Scholarship Program for Team Members and Family

Tuition and Gym Reimbursements

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Leadership and Career Advancement Programs

Team Member Discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure and with urgency.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic knife skills and understanding of meat temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Grills, cooks, and fries foods as required.
• Maintains high sanitation standards at the work station.
• Communicates with Sous Chef about product shortages.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Organizational skills

Outstanding interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Illinois Food Handler Certification

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Interview on the spot!
Every Wednesday from 12 PM - 2 PM
2500 E. Devon Ave | Des Plaines, IL 60018
Free Parking / Free Shuttle from the Rosemont Blue Line Station

Essential Job Functions

• Sets up and breaks down station as per production sheet
• Grills, cooks, and fries foods such as French fries, chicken breasts, and hamburgers as required
• Receives, communicates, and organizes all tickets with team members ensuring proper timing of food execution
• Quickly comprehends, communicates, and executes detailed instructions in a high-volume kitchen
• Keeps open communication with the expediter to ensure accurate food preparation and service
• Cooks the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several orders simultaneously
• Garnishes hamburgers and other items like salads and sandwiches to guest specifications
• Restocks station and meets or exceeds daily prep lists, maintaining teamwork
• Occasional Buffet, Line, and Production Cook responsibilities as assigned

All Cooks, Including Grill Cook:

• Maintains high sanitation standards at the work station
• Keeps food area free of debris and trash
• Reports to work on time
• Communicates with Sous Chef about product shortages
• Handles breakdown and storage of daily food and supply deliveries
• Monitors product freshness and availability in freezers, walk-ins, and storerooms
• Follows FIFO procedures for storage
• Checks food temperatures and replaces items as needed
• Assists in quality control of food items
• Ensures effective communication between shifts
• Stays updated on departmental policies and procedures
• Prepares and executes recipes per standards
• Follows departmental rules and side work assignments
• Provides prompt, professional, and courteous guest service
• Seeks continuous service improvement
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Grill Cook:

• Basic knife skills, organizational skills, understanding of meat temperatures, and quick cooking to specifications

All Cooks, Including Grill Cook:

• Illinois Food Handler Certification required
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and with urgency
• Neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance
• Flexible shifts including holidays
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting (up to 25 pounds), and working in conditions like wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noise

Experience Required

• Ability to work under pressure and with urgency
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic knife skills and understanding of meat temperatures

Perks that Work!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K with 4% match up to 5%
• $1 Daily Meals
• Up to 18 Days Paid Time Off in First Year
• Free Shuttle from Rosemont Blue Line Station
• Free On-Site Parking
• Casino Scholarship Program for Team Members and Family
• Tuition and Gym Reimbursements
• Community Volunteer Opportunities
• Leadership and Career Advancement Programs
• Team Member Discounts

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Restaurants