SPECIALTY COOK-ASIA

Boyd Gaming; Missouri; On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming Corporation is seeking a Specialty Cook to deliver superior service to guests in a fast-paced casino kitchen. You will prepare a wide range of menu items, maintain food quality and safety, and coordinate with dining room staff in an open kitchen.

In this role you will read orders, follow standard recipes, interact with guests, and uphold Health Department regulations while maintaining a neat appearance and teamwork with coworkers. Must be 21+ and pass background and screenings.

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years’ experience directly related to the accountabilities.
• Require reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items, to standard, in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the application of sanitation procedures.
• Possession of, and ability to obtain and maintain a valid gaming license within the state of employment and other jurisdictions.
• Must successfully pass background check
• Must successfully pass an alcohol and drug screening
• Must successfully pass culinary tasting for Specialty Cooks
• Must be 21 years of age

Responsibilities

• Learn and be familiar with all the company’s room outlets, and answer general questions regarding the property.
• Anticipate guests’ needs in open kitchen with a sense of urgency.
• Read food orders from computer printouts, and prepare items according to established menu plans.
• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency.
• Wash, slice, peel and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Ensure work procedures, quality standards and menu specifications are adhered to.
• Engage guests in the open kitchen, explain products, ask questions, and build relationships.
• Coordinate and communicate on orders with dining room staff.
• Prepare items accurately in a timely manner.
• Complete all prep items as written on prep sheet.
• Use and maintain all areas and equipment in a sanitary, safe, and effective manner.
• Observe and enforce Health Department regulations regarding food handling and storage; knowledge of MSDS program.
• Attend training programs as scheduled and maintain appearance.
• Complete opening, closing and other side duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Maintain constant communication with Lead Cook and Sous Chefs.
• Pass all tests including culinary tasting for Specialty Cooks
• Maintain a well-groomed, neat, and clean appearance.
• Work harmoniously with coworkers.
• Perform all duties per SOPs and company/department standards.
• Perform all duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Math skills

Reading skills

Sanitation knowledge

Food safety

Culinary tasting

Guest service

Job description

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry.

Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

The Specialty Cook is responsible for providing superior service to both the internal and external customer. The Cook is also responsible for properly preparing any and all foods listed on the respective menus that are to be grilled, fried, broiled or prepared in the pantry.

• The Specialty Cook is responsible for learning and being familiar with all the company’s room outlets, and for being able to answer general questions regarding the property.
• If working with the public anticipate the guests’ needs and respond appropriately with a sense of urgency.
• The Specialty Cook will read food orders from computer printouts, and prepare food items, according to established menu plans.
• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of products to the guests.
• The Specialty Cook will wash, slice, peel and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• The Specialty Cook will ensure work procedures, quality standards and menu specifications are adhered to.
• In an open kitchen, guest interaction is a must. Engage the guest each time they come to your area. Explain product, ask questions, and build positive relationships with the guests.
• The Specialty Cook will coordinate and communicate on orders with dining room staff.
• Prepare all food items accurately in a timely manner.
• The Specialty Cook will complete all assigned prep items as written on prep sheet.
• Use and maintain all assigned areas and equipment in a sanitary, safe, and effective manner.
• The Specialty Cook will observe and enforce Health Department regulations regarding food handling, storage, proper steam table temperature, and cleanliness of work environment. Responsible of having a full knowledge of the MSDS program.
• Consistent attendance at company/restaurant training programs as they are scheduled.
• The Specialty Cook will complete opening, closing and other side duties as assigned by the supervisors.
• Be in constant communication with Lead Cook and Sous Chefs.
• The Specialty Cook will pass all tests given including the training to retain the knowledge needed to be an effective team member.
• Maintain a well-groomed, neat, and clean appearance.
• The Specialty Cook will possess the ability to work harmoniously with coworkers.
• Possess the ability to work harmoniously with coworkers.
• The Specialty Cook will perform all job functions in conjunction withtheguidelinesdescribedintheStandardOperating Procedures manual to ensure consistent execution of company and department standards.
• Perform all duties as assigned by management.

(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)

• At least three (2) years’ experience directly related to the accountabilities
• Require reading and math skills for recipes and measurements
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items, to standard, in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the application of sanitation procedures.
• Possession of, and ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers and gaming license within assigned state of employment and other jurisdictions
• Must successfully pass background check
• Must successfully pass an alcohol and drug screening
• Must successfully pass culinary tasting for Specialty Cooks
• Must be 21years of age

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.