Cook - Banqueting Operations

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa•Hollywood, FL

27d

About The Position

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship casino resort of Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. This world-renowned entertainment, gaming and hospitality destination unveiled a $1.5 billion expansion on Oct. 24, 2019. New offerings include 638 upscale guestrooms in the first-ever Guitar Hotel, 168 luxury guestrooms and unique swim-up suites in the adjacent Oasis Tower at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, and 465 newly redesigned guestrooms in Hard Rock Hotel for a combined room count of 1,271 throughout the resort. Additional amenities include the lush, “Bora Bora” style lagoon with private cabanas and butler service; a 42,000 square-foot Rock Spa® & Salon; a 13.5-acre recreational water experience for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding; 19 dining outlets and 20 bars and lounges; an expansive gaming floor with 3,100 slots, 195 table games and a 45-table poker room; 120,000 square feet of premier meeting and convention space including a 38,000 square-foot, carpeted exhibition hall; and a 26,000 square-foot retail promenade. The highly anticipated Hard Rock Live entertainment venue with a 7,000-person capacity, will showcase A-list entertainers, comedy acts, Broadway performances, sporting events and live broadcast productions. The integrated resort is located on 87 acres of the Hollywood Seminole Reservation along State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441), and is 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Miami and Miami International Airport. For more information, visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com, call 800-937-0010 or follow us: Facebook: SeminoleHardRockHollywood, Twitter: @HardRockHolly, Instagram: @HardRockHolly. Benefits & Perks: We offer rockin' benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurances, 401K, Paid time off, Annual Bonus Opportunity & much more! Please visit http://www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits to see our full list of benefits! The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing superior service to both the internal and external customer. The incumbent 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.

Requirements

This position operates in a working environment that is subjected to varying levels of heat and noise. At times subjected to hazards such as wet floors and dangers associated with the use of heavy duty cutlery, knives, and choppers.
Ability to use all equipment associated with the position, including but not limited to choppers, slicers, mixers, and grinders.
Ability to review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documentation.
Ability to determine if food items are cooked to proper specifications.
Ability to efficiently and effectively move around work area.
Ability to stock and retrieve all necessary food items and supplies.
Ability to lift, carry, and push/pull up to 50 pounds so as to be able to move and stock all necessary supplies.
Ability to communicate with customers and all levels of employees.
Must be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
Equipment and machines used, but not limited to, are standard kitchen machines such as slicers, choppers, mixers, grinders, etc.
Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
These skills are typically acquired through a minimum of one-year prior experience as a Cook Trainee or coffee shop line cook, and/or through the completion of a degree in culinary arts or recognized apprenticeship
Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Provides superior customer service, positively effects interactions with customers and employees, and has the resiliency to deal with difficult customers in all types of business conditions and the ability to work harmoniously with coworkers.
Prepares food that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, or prepared in the pantry; ensures that all plates served are aesthetically appealing and cooked to the specifications of the customer.
Recognizes a variety of sauces and properly places them on all entrees featured on daily menus.
Keeps work station neat and clean.
Assists coworkers to ensure efficient operation of the line.