Part-Time Banquet Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen Prep

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City is seeking a Banquet Cook for a part-time position. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in food preparation and solid knowledge of standard recipes.

The role requires the ability to work at a fast pace, maintain cleanliness, and follow safety codes in a high-volume kitchen. Responsibilities include cooking, preparing and assembling dishes, coordinating with lead cooks, and reading recipes to ensure consistent quality.

Qualifications

• One year minimum experience in food preparation and food knowledge.
• Must be able to perform all cooking duties.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace with a sense of urgency.
• Must be able to complete any classes or certifications required by the state of Iowa or Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble food.
• Check station before, during and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness.
• Fully observe all safety procedures as well as clean-as-you-go techniques.
• Encourage and abide by all health codes and hand washing guidelines.
• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
• Be able to prepare an order list for recipe preparations.
• Utilize math skills to adjust recipe ratios for scaling and batch cooking.

Skills

Food preparation

Basic knife skills

Recipe reading

Math for recipes

Communication

Education

State of Iowa certifications

Tools

Slicer

Steamer

Deep fryer

Ovens

Broiler

Grill

Mixer

Kettle

Flat top

Choppers

Knives

Job description

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City is seeking a Banquet Cook for a part-time position. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in food preparation and solid knowledge of standard recipes.

The role requires the ability to work at a fast pace, maintain cleanliness, and follow safety codes in a high-volume kitchen. Responsibilities include cooking, preparing and assembling dishes, coordinating with lead cooks, and reading recipes to ensure consistent quality.