Lead Specialty Asian Cook — High-Volume & Fine-Dining

Hollywood Casino Joliet; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollywood Casino Joliet is seeking a Specialty Cook I to lead the kitchen on a celebrity-driven concept where excellence is the standard and innovation is encouraged. The role focuses on advancing culinary quality, maintaining high-volume service, and guiding junior cooks across multiple stations.

Candidates should have 3-5+ years in Asian cuisine or fine-dining, with wok expertise, ServSafe preferred, and the ability to obtain Illinois Gaming Board licensing and Illinois Food Handler

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in Asian cuisine or fine-dining kitchens with mastery of multiple stations.
• Proven leadership experience coordinating service and training teams.
• Advanced culinary skills: Wok experience and plating discipline.
• Strong palate, attention to detail, and ability to deliver at a high-volume pace.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification preferred.

Skills

Asian cuisine

Leadership

Wok experience

High-volume service

Food safety awareness

Job description

Hollywood Casino Joliet is seeking a Specialty Cook I to lead the kitchen on a celebrity-driven concept where excellence is the standard and innovation is encouraged. The role focuses on advancing culinary quality, maintaining high-volume service, and guiding junior cooks across multiple stations.

Candidates should have 3-5+ years in Asian cuisine or fine-dining, with wok expertise, ServSafe preferred, and the ability to obtain Illinois Gaming Board licensing and Illinois Food Handler