Lead Cook - Casino Kitchen Operations

Four Winds Casinos Career Site; Hartford Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Winds Casino Hartford hires a Cook to master all culinary stations within the venue and to monitor the preparation of foods during a scheduled shift, ensuring line efficiency and kitchen operation.

The role requires preparing, seasoning, finishing, and garnishing dishes, plus maintaining quality, hygiene, and guest service. A Level 4 Gaming License is required, with supervision of Cooks 1 and 2 as applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Culinary degree or formal apprenticeship preferred.
• Two to three years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, finishes, and garnishes all food in kitchen preparation in accordance with established recipes.
• Assists, in the absence of the Sous Chef, in checking for quality and consistency.
• Inspects all refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation.
• Ensures that stations are clean and that all food items are properly covered and stored at the end of shift.
• Follows all recipes, specs, and control procedures.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary area at all times in full accordance with health regulations.
• Maintains professional grooming and appearance and acts as a role model according to established grooming and appearance policy.
• Assists guests with special requests.
• Serves as expediter in absence of Sous-Chef.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

2–3 years related experience

Job description

Four Winds Casino Hartford hires a Cook to master all culinary stations within the venue and to monitor the preparation of foods during a scheduled shift, ensuring line efficiency and kitchen operation.

The role requires preparing, seasoning, finishing, and garnishing dishes, plus maintaining quality, hygiene, and guest service. A Level 4 Gaming License is required, with supervision of Cooks 1 and 2 as applicable.