Senior Line Cook – High-Volume Steakhouse

Black Bear Casino Resort; Minnesota; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement

PTO

Vision plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Black Bear Casino Resort in Minnesota is seeking a skilled cook for a busy production kitchen serving steakhouse, buffet, deli and banquets. You will prepare, season, and cook a variety of dishes, read menus to estimate needs, and ensure quality, safety, and timely service.

This role emphasizes versatility across stations, knife skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a high-volume environment. A food handler certification is required, and drug testing applies.

Qualifications

• Three years of cooking experience in a busy, high-volume or fine-dining restaurant is required.
• Food handler's certification is required; if not certified at the time of hire, employee must become certified within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge of cleanliness and sanitation standards for food serving is required.
• Knowledge of personal cleanliness standards and ability to conform to good hygienic practices is required.
• Strong Customer Service Skills Are Required.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables for multiple outlets (Steakhouse, buffet, deli, banquets).
• Read menus to estimate food requirements and ensure adequate supplies.
• This is a production kitchen, cooks are trained in all cooking areas.
• Adjust oven temperatures and equipment to maintain proper cooking conditions.
• Measure and mix ingredients using various kitchen tools to prepare dishes.
• Carve meats, portion food, and garnish for quality presentation.
• Monitor temperatures and ensure food safety throughout shift.
• Respond to guest requests and maintain professional service.

Skills

Knife skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Independence

Attention to detail

Excel

MS Office

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Prioritization

Tools

Word processing

Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Access

Job description

Black Bear Casino Resort in Minnesota is seeking a skilled cook for a busy production kitchen serving steakhouse, buffet, deli and banquets. You will prepare, season, and cook a variety of dishes, read menus to estimate needs, and ensure quality, safety, and timely service.

This role emphasizes versatility across stations, knife skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a high-volume environment. A food handler certification is required, and drug testing applies.