Line Cook Hugo's (Full Time)

Rivers Casino; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join their vibrant kitchen team. In this role, you will prepare and cook a variety of dishes, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation. The ideal candidate will possess basic knife skills and have a friendly demeanor, making them a great fit for a fast-paced environment. With opportunities for growth and a supportive team atmosphere, this position offers a chance to thrive in the culinary world. Enjoy competitive perks, including health benefits and paid time off, while being part of a community-focused workplace.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401K – 4% match to 5% Team Member Contribution

$1 Daily Meals

Earn up to 18 Days of Paid Time Off Your First Year

Free Shuttle from Rosemont’s Blue Line Station

Free Parking On-Site

Rivers Casino Scholarship Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Team Member Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

• Must possess basic knife skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills to effectively interface with guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks items to specification as ordered by the customer.
• Maintains a high degree of sanitation in work station.
• Ensures excellent presentation of all prepared foods.

Skills

Basic Knife Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Cooperative and Friendly Nature

Job description

Des Plaines
Rivers Casino Des Plaines
3000 S. River Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA

Des Plaines
Rivers Casino Des Plaines
3000 S. River Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA

Interview on the spot!
Every Wednesday from 12 PM - 2 PM
2500 E. Devon Ave | Des Plaines , IL 60018
Free Parking / Free Shuttle from the Rosemont Blue Line Station

Essential Job Functions:

Line Cook:

• Sets up and breaks down station as per production sheet
• Prepares, and cooks items to specification as ordered by the customer.
• Reheats all soups, sauces, and other items dictated by the daily menus rotations
• Ensures excellent presentation of all prepared foods.
• Cooks the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously
• Restocks station, and maintains prep for station and/or salad bar
• Meets or exceeds assigned prep lists on a daily basis
• Occasional Buffet Cook and Production Cook responsibilities as assigned

All Cooks, Including Line Cook:

• Maintains a high degree of sanitation in work station
• Keeps food area free of debris and trash at all times
• Reports to work on time
• Communicates with Sous Chef when there are product shortages
• Breaks down and stores daily food and supply deliveries
• Assists in monitoring products in the freezer, walk-ins, and storerooms to ensure freshness and availability
• Ensures proper FIFO procedures are followed when storing daily deliveries
• Monitors food items, checks food temperatures, and changes food items when necessary
• Assists in quality control of prepared food items
• Ensures thorough communication between shifts
• Remains up to date on all Departmental Policies and Procedures
• Prepares and executes recipes and daily production sheets per standardized recipe cards or supervisor guidelines
• Complies with all departmental rules, side work assignments, and departmental procedures
• Ensures that all guests are treated in a prompt, professional and courteous manner
• Gives excellent internal and/or external guest service and proactively seeks ways to improve service
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Line Cook:

• Must possess basic knife skills

All Cooks, Including Line Cook:

• Must possess outstanding interpersonal communication skills to effectively interface with guests and team members
• Must possess the ability to work under pressure and with a sense of urgency
• Must possess a cooperative, helpful and friendly nature, and present a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance
• Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week including holidays. Understands that schedules may change.
• Frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, lifting, and kneeling
• Finishes job duties in a timely fashion according to department time standards
• Ability to work within the following conditions: wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noise
• The Team Member must frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds

Perks that Work!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K – 4% match to 5% Team Member Contribution
• $1 Daily Meals
• Earn up to 18 Days of Paid Time Off Your First Year
• Free Shuttle from Rosemont’s Blue Line Station
• Free Parking On-Site
• Rivers Casino Scholarship Program for Team Members and their Children/Grandchildren
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Community Volunteer Opportunities
• Team Member Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

Skills

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Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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