Cook I - Buffet

Hard Rock International•Sacramento, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent in this position is responsible for properly preparing any and all foods listed on the respective menus that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, poached in an assigned kitchen outlet, or prepared in the pantry. This role creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain their choice for gaming entertainment, and is responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service. The cook prepares foods to specifications, ensures plates are aesthetically appealing, recognizes and places sauces on entrees, and maintains a clean and organized workstation. They also assist co-workers, perform duties for special events, ensure cleanliness and proper storage of food, maintain stocked items and working equipment, and properly close down workstations. Additional duties include assisting with special events, attending meetings, and performing other assigned tasks.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience.
Must obtain and maintain a valid drivers and all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming/Lottery regulations.
Must successfully pass background check.
Must successfully pass drug screening.
Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests.
Use all equipment associated with the position, including, but not limited to, choppers, slicers, mixers and grinders.

Nice To Haves

A culinary apprenticeship, an Associate’s Degree from a culinary institution or an equivalent with some industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service.
Prepares foods that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, poached or prepared in the pantry; ensures that all plates or pans served are aesthetically appealing and cooked to the specifications of the customer and the chef.
Recognizes a variety of sauces and properly places them on all entrees featured on daily menus.
Keeps work station neat and clean.
Assists co-workers to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen.
On occasion may perform duties for special events/ parties.
Ensures cleanliness of working area; reports all equipment for safety failures, hazardous areas and accidents.
Ensures the proper storing of any foods, including those from a previous function.
Ensures that items are fully stocked and equipment is in good working condition.
Ensures the proper closing down of work stations.
Assists with other duties at special events or parties and assisting where necessary to include but not limited to carving, cooking, set up and or teardown stations or work areas or other duties as assigned.
Attend and participate in meetings, completing follow-up as assigned.
Perform work regularly and predictably.
Other duties as assigned.