Lead Culinary Specialist - High-Volume Casino Kitchen

Hollywood Casino Perryville; Perryville (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollywood Casino Perryville is seeking a culinary professional to uphold standards and lead kitchen operations for a specific outlet and shift. You will ensure quality, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.

The role requires an Associate Degree in culinary, at least two years of high-volume kitchen experience, knowledge of menu planning and costs, ServSafe certification, and strong English communication. Collaboration and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in culinary or related field.
• Two years progressively more challenging experience in a large volume, high quality food establishment.
• Knowledge of menu planning, soups, sauces, meat, poultry and seafood items is required.
• Knowledge of Food & Labor costs; problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent customer service and employee relations skills.
• Fluent and literate in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain culinary standards and follow operation guidelines for a specific outlet and shift.
• Ensure kitchen is clean, well stocked, and problem-free.
• Optimize menus to improve costs, volume, quality, and efficiency.
• Perform various kitchen tasks such as broiler, sauté, Asian and prep as needed.
• Meet sanitation requirements (ServSafe) and comply with safety programs.
• Coordinate workflow during shift to meet business demands and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain confidentiality of departmental and company matters.

Skills

English fluency

Customer service

Education

A.A. in culinary

Two years culinary experience

Job description

Hollywood Casino Perryville is seeking a culinary professional to uphold standards and lead kitchen operations for a specific outlet and shift. You will ensure quality, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.

The role requires an Associate Degree in culinary, at least two years of high-volume kitchen experience, knowledge of menu planning and costs, ServSafe certification, and strong English communication. Collaboration and safety compliance are essential.