Pastry Cook - Pastry

Hard Rock Hotel Cancun; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Casino Rockford is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare foods across grills, fry, bake, braise and pantry stations in a fast-paced kitchen. You will ensure dishes meet quality standards, present plates attractively, and maintain a clean, efficient workstation.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus culinary training or experience. Willingness to work holidays, weekends, and varied shifts is essential, with strict adherence to safety and gaming regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; culinary apprenticeship or Associates preferred.
• Licenses/certifications per Federal, State, and Illinois Gaming Commission required.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.
• Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods listed on menus and ensure proper cooking per customer and chef specifications.
• Create aesthetically appealing plates and maintain clean, organized workstation.
• Assist co-workers to ensure efficient kitchen operation and support during events.
• Ensure proper storing of foods and proper closing down of workstations.
• Attend and participate in meetings and follow-up as assigned.

Skills

Line cook experience

Basic food preparation

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Choppers

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company's success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

POSITION SUMMARY:

The incumbent in this position is responsible for properly preparing any and all foods listed on the respective menus that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, poached in an assigned kitchen outlet.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position) Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Rockford their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members to provide superior guest service. Prepares foods that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, poached or prepared in the pantry; ensures that all plates or pans served are aesthetically appealing and cooked to the specifications of the customer and the chef. Recognizes a variety of sauces and properly places them on all entrees featured on daily menus. Keeps workstation neat and clean. Assist co-workers to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen. On occasion, you may perform duties for special events/ parties. Ensures cleanliness of working area; reports all equipment for safety failures, hazardous areas and accidents. Ensures the proper storing of any foods, including those from a previous function. Ensures that items are fully stocked, and equipment is in good working condition. Ensures the proper closing down of workstations. Assists with other duties at special events or parties and assisting where necessary to include but not limited to carving, cooking, setting up and or teardown stations or work areas or other duties as assigned. Attend and participate in meetings, completing follow-up as assigned. Perform work regularly and predictably. Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work and public spaces. Other duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Attend seminars when needed.

EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or Equivalent. A culinary apprenticeship, an Associate's Degree from a culinary institution or an equivalent with some industry experience is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Illinois Gaming Commission. Must successfully pass background check. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience.

ABILITY TO:

Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed. Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests. Use all equipment associated with the position, including, but not limited to, choppers, slicers, mixers and grinders.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. The Team Member understands that employment with the Company is at-will and that no express and/or implied contract of employment exists unless it is in writing and signed by your Department Head. The Team Member further understands that conditions may require the Company to modify this Job Description and that the Company reserves the right to exercise its discretion to make such changes. Hard Rock Casino Rockford is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Pay Range: $15 - $20

This means your application is submitted to and reviewed solely by this location, who will make any hiring decisions. If hired, 815 Entertainment dba Hard Rock Casino Rockford will be your employer and is alone responsible for any employment related matters.

Be Iconic represents the roots of our culture. The Seminole Tribe of Florida remains the only unconquered tribe in the United States of America. The Tribe established Seminole Gaming in 1979, when it opened the first high-stakes bingo hall in the United States. Building on its rich heritage of courageous and groundbreaking achievements, the Seminole Tribe of Florida acquired Hard Rock International in March 2007—a first transaction of its kind by a Native American tribe. Today, Hard Rock International remains one of the most globally recognized companies in the world, with Hard Rock Hotel, Casino, Cafe and Rock Shop® venues in over 74 countries. With the continued growth of Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International, Seminole Hard Rock Support Services was created to support all of our brands and lines of business. With the largest global footprint in the hospitality industry for over 50 years, our number-one job is to bring fun and excitement to our team members and our guests!