Prep Cook TDR

Rivers Casino Des Plaines; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading casino in Des Plaines is seeking a Prep Cook to assist with food preparation in a bustling kitchen. The ideal candidate will maintain high sanitation standards, work closely with the culinary team, and ensure timely service. Join a dynamic environment with a variety of employee perks, including insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401K - 4% match to 5% Team Member Contribution

$1 Daily Meals

Earn up to 18 Days of Paid Time Off Your First Year

Free Shuttle from Rosemont's Blue Line Station

Free Parking On-Site

Rivers Casino Scholarship Program for Team Members and their Children/Grandchildren

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness/Gym Reimbursement

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Leadership Training & Career Advancement Programs

Team Member Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

• Must possess a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including holidays.
• Must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and maintains prep for Flipt foodservice.
• Monitors food temperatures and ensures sanitation in the workstation.
• Prepares and executes recipes and daily production sheets.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Dependable

Education

Illinois Food Handler Certification

Job description

WALK-IN WEDNESDAY

Interview on the spot!

Every Wednesday from 12 PM - 2 PM

2500 E. Devon Ave | Des Plaines , IL 60018

Free Parking / Free Shuttle from the Rosemont Blue Line Station

Essential Job Functions:

Prep Cook:

• Oversees and maintains prep for Flipt foodservice
• Keeps prep area well-stocked and free of debris and trash at all times
• Assists the Grill/Line cooks in the preparation of various food items, including but not limited to, cutting fruits and vegetables, preparing meats, sandwiches, dressings, and composed salads
• Refreshes food items in TDR when necessary
• Monitors and records food temperatures in time/temperature log
• Occasional Line Cook responsibilities as assigned

All Cooks, Including Prep Cook:

• Maintains a high degree of sanitation in work station
• Keeps food area free of debris and trash at all times
• Reports to work on time
• Communicates with Sous Chef when there are product shortages
• Breaks down and stores daily food and supply deliveries
• Assists in monitoring products in the freezer, walk-ins, and storerooms to ensure freshness and availability
• Ensures proper FIFO procedures are followed when storing daily deliveries
• Monitors food items, checks food temperatures, and changes food items when necessary
• Assists in quality control of prepared food items
• Ensures thorough communication between shifts
• Remains up to date on all Departmental Policies and Procedures
• Prepares and executes recipes and daily production sheets per standardized recipe card specifications or supervisor guidelines
• Complies with all departmental rules, side work assignments, and departmental procedures
• Ensures that all guests are treated in a prompt, professional and courteous manner
• Gives excellent internal and/or external guest service and proactively seeks ways to improve service
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Prep Cook:

• Must possess basic knife skills

All Cooks, Including Prep Cook:

• Illinois Food Handler Certification required
• Must possess outstanding interpersonal communication skills to effectively interface with guests and team members
• Must possess the ability to work under pressure and with a sense of urgency
• Must possess a cooperative, helpful and friendly nature, and present a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance
• Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week including holidays. Understands that schedules may change.
• Frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, lifting, and kneeling
• Finishes job duties in a timely fashion according to department time standards
• Ability to work within the following conditions: wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noise
• The Team Member must frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds

Perks that Work!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K - 4% match to 5% Team Member Contribution
• $1 Daily Meals
• Earn up to 18 Days of Paid Time Off Your First Year
• Free Shuttle from Rosemont's Blue Line Station
• Free Parking On-Site
• Rivers Casino Scholarship Program for Team Members and their Children/Grandchildren
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness/Gym Reimbursement
• Community Volunteer Opportunities
• Leadership Training & Career Advancement Programs
• Team Member Exclusive Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

WALK-IN WEDNESDAY

Interview on the spot!

Every Wednesday from 12 PM - 2 PM

2500 E. Devon Ave | Des Plaines , IL 60018

Free Parking / Free Shuttle from the Rosemont Blue Line Station

Essential Job Functions:

Prep Cook:

• Oversees and maintains prep for Flipt foodservice
• Keeps prep area well-stocked and free of debris and trash at all times
• Assists the Grill/Line cooks in the preparation of various food items, including but not limited to, cutting fruits and vegetables, preparing meats, sandwiches, dressings, and composed salads
• Refreshes food items in TDR when necessary
• Monitors and records food temperatures in time/temperature log
• Occasional Line Cook responsibilities as assigned

All Cooks, Including Prep Cook:

• Maintains a high degree of sanitation in work station
• Keeps food area free of debris and trash at all times
• Reports to work on time
• Communicates with Sous Chef when there are product shortages
• Breaks down and stores daily food and supply deliveries
• Assists in monitoring products in the freezer, walk-ins, and storerooms to ensure freshness and availability
• Ensures proper FIFO procedures are followed when storing daily deliveries
• Monitors food items, checks food temperatures, and changes food items when necessary
• Assists in quality control of prepared food items
• Ensures thorough communication between shifts
• Remains up to date on all Departmental Policies and Procedures
• Prepares and executes recipes and daily production sheets per standardized recipe card specifications or supervisor guidelines
• Complies with all departmental rules, side work assignments, and departmental procedures
• Ensures that all guests are treated in a prompt, professional and courteous manner
• Gives excellent internal and/or external guest service and proactively seeks ways to improve service
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Prep Cook:

• Must possess basic knife skills

All Cooks, Including Prep Cook:

• Illinois Food Handler Certification required
• Must possess outstanding interpersonal communication skills to effectively interface with guests and team members
• Must possess the ability to work under pressure and with a sense of urgency
• Must possess a cooperative, helpful and friendly nature, and present a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance
• Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week including holidays. Understands that schedules may change.
• Frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, lifting, and kneeling
• Finishes job duties in a timely fashion according to department time standards
• Ability to work within the following conditions: wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noise
• The Team Member must frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds

Perks that Work!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K - 4% match to 5% Team Member Contribution
• $1 Daily Meals
• Earn up to 18 Days of Paid Time Off Your First Year
• Free Shuttle from Rosemont's Blue Line Station
• Free Parking On-Site
• Rivers Casino Scholarship Program for Team Members and their Children/Grandchildren
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness/Gym Reimbursement
• Community Volunteer Opportunities
• Leadership Training & Career Advancement Programs
• Team Member Exclusive Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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