Line Cook III - Luk Fu - Philadelphia

Live! Casino & Hotel; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Free Basic Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Retirement Savings with Company Match

Generous Bonus Structure

Annual Merit/Goal Based Pay Increases

Leadership Skills Development & Mentor

Tuition Reimbursement

Free parking

Free meals or discounts

Exclusive discounts on travel, goods,\

Job summary

Live! Casino & Hotel is seeking a skilled line cook to prepare and plate food to spec from standardized recipes. You will work in a high-energy kitchen, maintaining quality and pace in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 1–3 years of line cook experience, preferably in an Asian restaurant, and compliance with state gaming regulations. A high school diploma or GED and culinary coursework are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Culinary arts courses or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years’ experience as a line cook; preferably in an Asian restaurant.
• Must comply with all state gaming regulations, which may include obtaining a license.

Responsibilities

• Produce from standardized recipes and prepare, portion, and cook food.
• Ensure stations are prepared for anticipated business and assist teammates.
• Complete daily cleaning and sanitation duties.
• Handle high-volume cooking and plating while maintaining quality.
• Work with kitchen staff to ensure timely, safe, and sanitary service.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary arts courses

Job description

Overview

Why We Need Your Talents

Responsible for properly preparing and cooking all food items in a safe, timely, organized manner maintaining high quality of foods and demonstrating professionalism that reflects our company values.

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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of safety procedures to ensure employee safety.
• 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.
• Demonstrates professionalism that reflects our brand and company values.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A Few Must Haves

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Culinary arts courses or the equivalent experience.
• One (1) – three (3) years’ experience as a line of restaurant cook. Preferably in an Asian Restaurant.
• Must be able to comply with all state gaming regulations, which may include obtaining a license.

Perks We Offer You

• Comprehensive health coverage for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Generous Bonus Structure
• Annual Merit/Goal Based Pay Increases
• Leadership Skills Development & Mentorship Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking
• Free food and discounted meals
• Exclusive Discounts on Travel, Services, Goods and Entertainment

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 will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning.
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach while carrying food product, equipment, trash/waste weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift, carry, deliver food items weighing up to 50 pounds throughout a scheduled shift.
• Ability to work around 500 degree ovens and work within 40 degree walk-in refrigerators.
• Ability to stand and walk continually throughout a 10 hr. shift.