Line Cook III - Sports & Social - Maryland

Live! Casino & Hotel; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Live! Casino & Hotel is looking for a dedicated line cook responsible for preparing high-quality food in a fast-paced environment. With comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth, this role requires culinary experience and a strong commitment to kitchen safety and guest satisfaction.

Benefits

Comprehensive group health benefits

Free Basic Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Robust Rewards & Recognition Programs

Free food and discounted meals

Annual Merit Based Pay Increases

Qualifications

• Three+ (3+) years’ experience as a line cook required.
• Must secure licensure as required by MSLA.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food from standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Ensure a positive dining experience for guests.

Skills

Ability to use all kitchen equipment and appliances

Ability to read and write basic instructions

Ability to be creative with cooking and food preparation

Knowledge of sanitation and health department regulations

Education

A high school diploma or GED equivalent

Culinary arts courses or equivalent experience

Job description

Min Compensation

USD $19.00/Hr.

Max Compensation

USD $19.00/Hr.

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. Assures that guests have a favorable dining experience.

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.
• Validated on all stations (including Prep).
• 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.

Skills to Help You Succeed:

• Ability to use all kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to read and write basic instructions. Knowledge of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Ability to be creative with cooking and food preparation.
• Ability to Read and interpret production lists, menus, and Banquet event orders.
• Ability to complete accurate record keeping.
• Knowledge of sanitation and health department regulations for safe handling of food.

Qualifications

Must-Haves:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Culinary arts courses or the equivalent experience.
• Three+ (3+) years’ experience as a line of restaurant cook.
• Must have the ability to secure and maintain licensure as required by MSLA or any other applicable regulatory entity as may be required to perform assigned duties, or as required by Live’s operating standards.

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.

What We Offer

Perks We Offer You

• Comprehensive group health benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents. Other benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members include:
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Generous retirement savings options
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Wellness center for Team Members and eligible dependents (Maryland Property only)
• Training and pathways for career growth
• Robust Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Annual Merit Based Pay Increases
• Discretionary Performance Bonuses
• Discretionary Service Bonuses
• Free parking
• Free food and discounted meals
• Live! Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Entertainment Discounts

Life at Live!

Individuals chosen to be part of the Live! Team can expect:

• To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the market.
• To be given the power and responsibility to put service and community first.
• To come together as a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity.
• To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.
• To work hard and have fun.
• Live is a 24 hour /7 days per week high energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.
• The casino is large and fast paced, requiring the ability and energy to move about it with a true sense of urgency!
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.