Line Cook - 2nd Shift - Employee Dining Room

Northfield Park Racino; Northfield Center Township (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Northfield Park Racino in Northfield Center Township, OH is seeking a skilled Cook to apply culinary techniques in a fast-paced kitchen. You will identify equipment, restock supplies, label and date products, and ensure top-notch plate presentation while supporting the kitchen team.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent, with 2+ years of prior cooking experience preferred and formal culinary training preferred. Work varied shifts including weekends and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Formal culinary training is preferred.
• 2+ years of prior relevant experience in a similar setting is preferred.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of food products and apply culinary techniques.
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment.
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Label and date products for safekeeping and sanitation.
• Maintain menu knowledge and attention to plate presentation.
• Assist kitchen leadership and staff in service execution.
• Prepare base sauces, stocks and soups.
• Work as a team to meet guests' needs and inquiries.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Team player

Attention to detail

Portion control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cryovac machine

Slicer

Knives

Refrigerators

Job description

Description

As a Cook, you will be responsible for skillfully applying culinary techniques.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain solid knowledge of food products and skillfully apply culinary techniques.
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment.
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Properly label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Maintain solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation.
• Assist kitchen leadership and staff in execution of service.
• Maintain solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups.
• Work as a team, assist all guests’ needs and inquiries.

Requirements

Performs other job-related duties as requested.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent - Required

Work Experience

• 2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience in a similar setting - Preferred
• 1+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience as a Cook - Preferred

Additional Requirements

• Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays. - Required
• Formal Culinary training. - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of weights, measures and various cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of knives and knife skills, standard kitchen equipment and supplies, including, but not limited to toasters, refrigerators, coolers, slicers, beverage machines, Cryovac machine and smallwares.
• Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts.