Specialty Cook Mian

Rivers Casino; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivers Casino in Philadelphia is seeking a full-time kitchen team member to prepare foods per recipes and guest requests. You will work with Chinese regional dishes and related Asian cuisines, maintaining safety and quality.

Flexible shifts, strong teamwork, and excellent guest service are essential. The role emphasizes efficient food prep, proper storage, and adherence to recipes in a fast-paced environment inside the casino kitchen.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of Chinese regional cuisines with basic knowledge of other Asian cuisines (Thai, Vietnamese, sushi).
• Ability to communicate with guests and team in a courteous, professional manner.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts including holidays.
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Washes, chops, and cuts raw foods.
• Prepares food according to recipes using basic techniques.
• Uses a wide range of kitchen tools and utensils.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe.
• Maintains cleanliness and rotation of freezers and storage areas.
• Ensures proper labeling, covering, and safe food handling.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Chinese cuisine knowledge

Under pressure

Team collaboration

Job description

• Hospitality
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SPECI007149

Description

Summary: Prepares food according to recipes and customer requests, ensuring high quality and customer satisfaction.

Engagement Expectations:

We believe that team member engagement is the basis for a great culture and superior guest service. During every interaction, we display three behaviors:

• Smile, display energy and open body language.
• Proactively greet team members and guests, initiating interaction to provide service.
• Always use a positive parting remark to end the conversation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Washes, chops, and cuts raw foods.
• Prepares food according to basic recipes using simple techniques.
• Uses a wide range of kitchen tools and utensils.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe.
• Assist in keeping freezers, walk-ins, and other storage areas in proper cleanliness and order; maintain proper rotation.
• Assist in ensuring that all foods are covered, labeled, initialed, and stored properly. Practices safe food handling techniques.
• Practices safe food handling techniques.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess a sound knowledge of the various Chinese regional cuisines with a basic knowledge of other Asian cuisines, especially Thai, Vietnamese and sushi fabrication.
• Ability to speak an Asian language is preferred.
• Must have experience as at least 2 years’ experience in related field.
• Possesses complete knowledge of all procedures related to the job.
• Ensures that all guests and team members are treated in a prompt, professional and courteous manner.
• Must possess outstanding interpersonal communications skills to effectively interface with guests and team members.
• Possesses the ability to work under pressure.
• Must possess a cooperative, helpful and friendly nature, and present a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
• Must purchase and maintain tools necessary for work.
• Ability to successfully fulfill the pre-employment process.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week including holidays.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Regularly required to see, talk or hear; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to walk; stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Able to interact with others while maintaining a positive and courteous demeanor under frequently fast paced work conditions.
• Ability to work in a noisy and smoky environment.

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