Lead Cook - Sports & Social - Maryland

Poultry Science Association; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment in Hanover, Maryland, is seeking a skilled Line Cook to prepare and cook a variety of food items. Responsibilities include maintaining food quality and safety, garnishing dishes, and ensuring a favorable dining experience for guests. Candidates should possess culinary knowledge and experience, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Comprehensive benefits and perks are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive group health benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Free food and discounted meals

Training and pathways for career growth

Qualifications

• Ability to complete accurate record keeping.
• Ability to lift, carry, and deliver food items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for seasoning and garnishing food.
• Maintain the temperature of food items.
• Keep the cooking area clean and orderly.

Skills

Ability to use all kitchen equipment and appliances

Ability to be creative with cooking and food preparation

Knowledge of sanitation and health department regulations

Ability to read and write basic instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Culinary arts courses or equivalent experience

One to three years of experience as a line cook

Job description

Min Compensation

USD $21.00/Hr.

Max Compensation

USD $21.00/Hr.

Overview

Why We Need Your Talents

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

Where You'll Make an Impact

• 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

Skills You'll Need to 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 Banquet event orders.
• Ability to complete accurate record keeping.
• Knowledge of sanitation and health department regulations for safe handling of food.

A Few Must Haves

• 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.

What We Offer

Perks We Offer You

• Comprehensive group health benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents. Other benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members include:
• • Free Basic Life Insurance
  • Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Generous retirement savings options
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Wellness center for Team Members and eligible dependents (Maryland Property only)
• Training and pathways for career growth
• Robust Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Annual Merit Based Pay Increases
• Discretionary Performance Bonuses
• Discretionary Service Bonuses
• Free parking
• Free food and discounted meals
• Live! Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Entertainment Discounts

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.