Line Cook (Team Member Dining Room)

Rivers Casino; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivers Casino Portsmouth is seeking a dedicated line cook to prepare and serve food to the exact specifications of recipes under the Room Chef's supervision. This on-site role emphasizes safety, quality, and clear communication across shifts in a fast-paced kitchen.

With responsibilities ranging from following recipes to assisting in quality control, the role offers opportunities for growth toward Sous-Chef.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of cooking experience in a commercial environment.
• Must follow recipes and daily production planning sheets.
• Strong safety and sanitation practices required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items per recipes and Room Chef directions.
• Maintain clean as you go, minimize debris and trash.
• Coordinate with shifts to ensure smooth handoffs and communication.
• Monitor inventory levels in walk-ins, freezers, and storerooms.
• Assist in quality control of prepared items and consistency across dishes.
• Support in orienting new team members and training as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team communication

Food safety

Quality awareness

Job description

Rivers Casino Portsmouth
3630 Victory Blvd.
Portsmouth, VA 23701, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $17 USD per hour
• Food and Beverage
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: LINEC007197

Description

Job Summary:

Prepare and serve food to the specification of recipes. Follows the directions of the Room Chef about priorities and quantities and all other directions given by the Room Chef.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains a constant awareness of safety and accident prevention, performing all job duties in the safest possible manner, and immediately notifying the supervisor and completing an accident report if a personal accident does occur.
• Ensuring thorough communication between shifts.
• Sets up and checks supplies during shift (plates, bowls, etc.).
• Keep the work area free of debris and trash at all times.
• Performs in “clean as you go” method and sweeps floor as needed.
• Prepares food items to specifications.
• Prepares various food items including cutting vegetables, preparing dressings, making soups, roasting meats and fowl and any other food items under the direction of the Room Chef.
• Assists in monitoring products in the freezer, walk‑ins, and storerooms, ensuring freshness rotation, and availability.
• Assists in quality control of prepared food items.
• Increases knowledge, preparing for promotion to Sous‑Chef.
• Assists fellow team members in their duties as well as always maintaining high sanitation standards.
• Ensures thorough communication between shifts.
• Remains up to date on all Departmental Policies and Procedures.
• Understands that schedules are subject to change.
• Complies with all departmental rules, side work assignments, and departmental procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and daily production planning sheets
• Help to orient new team members
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years+ plus years’ experience cooking in a commercial environment.
• Reliable self-starter with an open mind and a positive attitude.

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Gaming license/registration as required by jurisdiction(s).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Pays particular attention to quality and details.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others regardless of their skills or background.
• Demonstrates the ability to establish credibility and rapport with others.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and working at a table.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week, including holidays.
• Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise, bright lights, smoke , and dust .

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