Banquet Cook- High Volume (FT)

Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg • Lawrenceburg, IN

13d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Support the Chef in the successful production of raw and/or cooked food products for culinary operations at Hollywood Casino. The position will be engaged in safe and efficient preparation of food utilizing various equipment and cooking techniques for consumption by guests, including expo, broiler, saute, salads, appetizers, roasting, baking, stir frying, deep frying, poaching, braising, etc.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years casual dining experience consisting of a la carte recipe production, plating, and coordination to specification in a high volume casual setting preferred.
• Intermediate Cook experience and knowledge and experience in the use of kitchen equipment such as knives, stoves, ovens, fryers, steamers, choppers, grinders, mixers, sealers, etc.
• The ability to successfully set up and work multiple stations within outlet or area, and moderate food knowledge consisting of Cook Level 3 plus sauce, soup, stock production, seasonings, cooking styles, and techniques, plating presentation and components, grades of meats, produce, dairy products, etc. based upon the USDA standards the ability to multi task, proper knife skills, basic food knowledge inclusive of specifications (size, shape, color, package size, weight, growing season, origin, seasonal availability) as defined by hiring management.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, distinguish letters, numbers and symbols and be involved in daily professional communication with supervisors, co-workers and guests.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Possess ability to operate an adding machine and have basic computer skills. Math skills as well as the ability to measure, and estimate.
• Should be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.
• The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, push or pull 150 to 250 lbs on a pushcart, and enter walk-ins of -10 degrees to 140 degrees Fahrenheit with or without assistance.
• Must handle heat from cooking appliances, glassware and washing machines.
• Requires normal or corrected vision range, with the ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.
• Ability to stand for duration of shift walk frequently, bend and/or reach to a height of 6 feet with or without assistance (stand, sit, walk, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp).

Nice To Haves

• College degree or culinary arts degree is preferred.
• Serve-safe certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safe efficient production of food products including quality and quantity control, par levels, food storage, product rotation, expo, broiler, saute, salads, appetizers, roasting, baking, stir frying, deep frying, poaching, braising, etc.
• Assist with set up and operation of multiple stations with in area, coach Cook Level III for cross utilization of labor and upward mobility opportunities.
• Produce stocks, soups, sauces as part of preparation of daily food (meal period) service.
• Follow Standard Operational Procedures (SOP’s) and production list to meet required par levels and specifications for assigned station or duties at Hollywood Casino.
• Display knowledge of all emergency procedures.
• Communicate on a consistent basis with supervising chef, keeping them abreast of all department activities, and ensure that kitchen and equipment are in good working order and that the work area is clean and hazard-free. Notify supervising chef immediately if kitchen and equipment are not in good, safe working order.
• Work efficiently with co-workers in any kitchen environment.
• Provide positive communication and use ACES Service skills with every patron and co-worker.
• Perform duties in a safe manner; report any potential safety hazards to management staff.
• Perform any reasonable, temporarily assigned job duties outside the position’s job description where, in the Company’s judgment, those duties are necessary in the interest of efficiency, productivity, or guest service.

Benefits

• wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being
• day-one medical coverage
• 401(k) matching
• annual performance bonus
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED