Cook 1-Steakhouse

Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway • Kansas City, KS

15h

About The Position

The Cook 1 prepares and cooks food according to recipes, departmental standards, and plating procedures. The role supports kitchen operations by maintaining food quality, cleanliness, appropriate inventory, and coordinated workflow, while following safety, regulatory, department, and company policies. The position may perform a variety of culinary tasks and assist other food and beverage venues as needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of applicable food preparation methods and measures for the assigned function.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes to prepare and cook food to departmental standards or as directed.
• Measure and convert ingredients and make recipe substitutions without affecting quality.
• Work with the Sous Chef to monitor culinary standards and operational guidelines, including kitchen areas, food preparation activities, and facilities.
• Ensure food preparation areas are clean, well-stocked, and problem-free.
• Prepare food efficiently according to established recipes and plating procedures for batch and individual plated service, maintaining appropriate volume, quality, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and understand temperature regulation for proficient cooking times and temperatures.
• Prepare soups, sauces, starches, thickeners, and emulsifiers.
• Perform culinary tasks as assigned, including broiler, sauté, Asian, and prep work.
• Butcher meats and seafood.
• Write prep lists and take inventory.
• Partner with culinary leadership to coordinate workflow during shifts, meet business demands, and support customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate knife skills, classic cuts, and knife sharpening.
• Assist with operations at other food and beverage venues as needed.
• Attend departmental and company training programs or meetings as directed.
• Maintain, clean, and sanitize equipment and work areas to departmental standards or as directed.
• Perform job duties safely and responsibly.
• Meet department uniform, appearance, and grooming requirements, including purchasing and wearing slip-resistant safety shoes while performing job duties.
• Perform other job-related and compatible duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day-one medical coverage may be available, depending on position.
• 401(k) matching may be available, depending on position.
• Annual performance bonus may be available, depending on position.
• Paid time off, earned according to local policy and increasing with length of employment.
• Wellness programs designed to support team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being.

What This Job Offers

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