Senior Cook - Wheelhouse

Rivers Casino; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is seeking a skilled Senior Cook to join our culinary team in our Wheelhouse Restaurant. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing high-quality dishes and a dedication to maintaining the highest kitchen standards.

The Senior Cook will lead in a fast-paced casino kitchen, ensure food safety, monitor inventory, and collaborate with the team to deliver timely, consistent meals during busy service hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a cook in a fast-paced restaurant, hotel or Casino.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation regulations.
• Reliable self-starter with an open mind and a positive attitude.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts, in accordance with menu specifications and quality standards.
• Assists in monitoring products in the freezer, walk-ins, and storerooms, ensuring freshness rotation and availability.
• Maintains a constant awareness of safety and accident prevention, performing all job duties in the safest possible manner.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure timely and efficient preparation of all menu items during busy service hours.
• Monitors the cleanliness of kitchen equipment and performs “clean as you go”
• Complies with all departmental rules, side work assignments and departmental procedures.
• Remains up to date on all departmental policies and procedures
• Ensures thorough communication between shifts
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen

Casino experience

Food safety

Job description

Description

Job Summary:
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is seeking a skilled Senior Cook to join our culinary team in our Wheelhouse Restaurant. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing high-quality dishes and a dedication to maintaining the highest kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts, in accordance with menu specifications and quality standards.
• Assists in monitoring products in the freezer, walk‑ins, and storerooms, ensuring freshness rotation and availability.
• Maintains a constant awareness of safety and accident prevention, performing all job duties in the safest possible manner.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure timely and efficient preparation of all menu items during busy service hours.
• Monitors the cleanliness of kitchen equipment and performs “clean as you go”
• Complies with all departmental rules, side work assignments and departmental procedures.
• Remains up to date on all departmental policies and procedures
• Ensures thorough communication between shifts
• Other duties as assigned

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience working as a cook in a fast-paced restaurant, hotel or Casino
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation regulations
• Reliable self-starter with an open mind and a positive attitude.
• Flexibility to works a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in the kitchen
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative. Full job descriptions available upon hire.

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