Line Cook I - Sports & Social - Philadelphia

Live Casino & Hotel; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role involves preparing and cooking a variety of food items while ensuring high standards of quality and safety. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working closely with fellow kitchen staff to deliver exceptional service. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant culinary experience in a bustling casino atmosphere, where teamwork and a passion for food are paramount. If you are ready to bring your culinary skills to life and be part of a fun and energetic team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous retirement savings options

Free uniforms

Free parking

Discounted meals

Service and Attendance bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on hotels, theme parks, travel

Qualifications

• Must be RAMP and Serv-Safe certified for food safety.
• Ability to handle high volume cooking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items maintaining high quality.
• Ensure stations are ready for anticipated business levels.
• Promote teamwork and quality service in the kitchen.

Skills

RAMP certification

Serv-Safe certification

Mathematical skills

Food handling

Ability to work in smoke-filled environments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Why We Need Your Talents

The Live! Line Cook is responsible for properly preparing and cooking all food items in a safe, timely, organized manner maintaining high quality of foods.

Responsibilities

Where You'll Make an Impact

• Be able to produce from standardized recipes.
• Be able to prepare, portion, and cook food accordingly.
• Ensures stations are prepared to meet anticipated levels of business for the day, assisting fellow staff when needed.
• Consistently meeting ticket time requirements.
• Accomplish daily cleaning duties in an efficient manner following sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to properly handle high volume cooking and plating while maintaining consistent quality of food in a fast-paced environment.
• Work hands on with other kitchen personnel to ensure high quality of food, timeliness of food service, proper food handling, and a safe, sanitary kitchen.
• Follows all appropriate procedures and works under supervision of culinary management team.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• Abides by company and department specific appearance standards.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills You'll Need to Succeed

• Must be able to work in smoke filled environments.
• Must be RAMP and Serv-Safe certified.
• Required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils.

A Few Must Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent work experience in food service preferred.

Perks We Offer You

• Comprehensive health coverage for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents.
• Generous retirement savings options are available.
• Free uniforms.
• Free parking.
• Discounted meals.
• Service and Attendance bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on hotels, theme parks, travel, and more!

Physical Requirements

• 24/7 operation requiring extended hours and the ability and willingness meet the applicant’s schedules when needed.
• Casino is over 300,000 square feet and requires ability and energy to move about it with a true sense of urgency.
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of times without sitting or leaning.
• Ability to climb, bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms, work under variable temperatures and noise levels.
• Use of going up and down stairs multiple times per day and elevators.

Life at Live!

• 24/7 high energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You may occasionally work in an environment where smoking is allowed.