Lead Cook - Full Time - Virginia

Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Bonus Structure

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Savings with Company Match

Leadership Skills Development & Mentor

Tuition Reimbursement

Exclusive Discounts on Travel, Goods &

Job summary

Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia is seeking a cook to prepare and plate a variety of dishes from standardized recipes in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.

You will uphold safety and sanitation standards, collaborate with teammates, and help deliver a memorable dining experience for guests. A high school diploma or GED and culinary training or 3+ years' experience are required; Virginia licensure may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary arts courses or equivalent experience.
• Culinary education or minimum 3+ years in a casual full-service restaurant.
• Must obtain Virginia Gaming Control Board licensure if required by regulation.
• smokING environment permitted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food from standardized recipes.
• Prepare, portion, and cook items; maintain station readiness.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards across all stations.
• Assist other kitchen staff to ensure timely service and high quality.
• Interact with guests occasionally and align with brand standards.

Skills

Kitchen equipment use

Reading/writing basics

Creative cooking

Production lists understanding

Accurate record keeping

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary education or 3+ years experience

Job description

Min Compensation

USD $21.00/Hr.

Max Compensation

USD $24.42/Hr.

Overview

Why We Need Your Talents:

At Live! we pride ourselves in our exceptional people. Our Team Members are the foundation of our success and truly the most valuable part of the Live! brand.

Responsible for properly preparing and cooking all food items in a safe, timely, organized manner maintaining high quality of foods and demonstrating professionalism that reflects our company values. Cooks, prepares, and arranges the food to make an appealing arrangement for guests. Assures that guests have a favorable dining experience.

Responsibilities

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Be able to produce from standardized recipes.
• Be able to prepare, portion, and cook food accordingly.
• Ensures stations are prepared to meet anticipated levels of business for the day, assisting fellow staff when needed.
• Validated on all stations (including Prep).
• Accomplish daily cleaning duties in an efficient manner following sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to properly handle high volume cooking and plating while maintaining consistent quality of food in a fast-paced environment.
• Work hands on with other kitchen personnel to ensure high quality of food, timeliness of food service, proper food handling, and a safe, sanitary kitchen.
• Knowledge of safety procedures to ensure employee safety.
• Follows all appropriate procedures and works under supervision of culinary management team.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• Abides by company and department specific appearance standards.
• Demonstrates professionalism that reflects our brand and company values.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills to Help You Succeed:

• 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 orders.
• Ability to complete accurate record keeping.
• Knowledge of sanitation and health department regulations for safe handling of food.

Qualifications

Must-Haves:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Culinary arts courses or the equivalent experience.
• Requires a culinary education or a minimum of 3+ years of experience in a casual full service restaurant or establishment.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.
• Must have the ability to secure and maintain licensure as required by Virginia Gaming Control Board or any other applicable regulatory entity as may be required to perform assigned duties, or as required by Live’s operating standards.

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.

What We Offer

Perks We Offer You

• Generous Bonus Structure
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Leadership Skills Development & Mentorship Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Exclusive Discounts on Travel, Services, Goods and Entertainment

Life at Live!

Individuals chosen to be part of the Live! Team can expect:

• To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the market.
• To be given the power and responsibility to put service and community first.
• To come together as a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity.
• To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.
• To work hard and have fun.

• Live is a 24 hour /7 days per week high energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.
• The casino is large and fast paced, requiring the ability and energy to move about it with a true sense of urgency!
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.