Lead Cook - Elevate High-Volume Casino Kitchen

Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Free parking

Free meals

Live! discounts

Job summary

Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee daily culinary operations and ensure recipe standards in a fast-paced setting. You will guide line staff, uphold sanitation, and collaborate with the Sous Chef/Chef D’Cuisine to ensure restaurant success.

The role requires five+ years as a line cook and a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and high-quality plating. Union-represented environment with growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary arts courses or equivalent experience.
• Five+ years’ experience as a line cook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes per recipes/instructions.
• Train new hires and instruct staff on cooking techniques and safety.
• Collaborate with Sous Chef/Chef D’Cuisine for kitchen success.
• Ensure stations are prepared for daily demand.
• Validate all stations including Prep tasks.
• Perform daily sanitation and cleaning.
• Handle high-volume cooking while maintaining quality.
• Follow safety procedures to protect staff.
• Adhere to procedures under culinary management supervision.
• Promote teamwork and communication with other departments.
• Interact with guests when needed.
• Adhere to appearance standards and company values.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Food prep

Team leadership

Sanitation knowledge

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary training

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee daily culinary operations and ensure recipe standards in a fast-paced setting. You will guide line staff, uphold sanitation, and collaborate with the Sous Chef/Chef D’Cuisine to ensure restaurant success.

The role requires five+ years as a line cook and a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and high-quality plating. Union-represented environment with growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.