Cook I - Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Sacramento at Fire Mountain•Wheatland, CA

11h

About The Position

The Cook I prepares foods listed on the applicable menus using methods such as grilling, frying, broiling, baking, boiling, braising, poaching, or pantry preparation. The cook ensures dishes are appealing and prepared to customer and chef specifications, recognizes and properly places sauces, maintains a clean and stocked workstation, stores food properly, and ensures equipment is in good working condition. The role supports efficient kitchen operations, contributes to guest relations and team service, and may assist with special events, including cooking, carving, setup, and teardown. The cook also attends meetings, completes assigned follow-up, works regularly and predictably, and cleans and sanitizes work and public spaces.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis.
Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience.
Must obtain and maintain valid licenses or certifications required by federal, state, and gaming regulations.
Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to work varying shifts and schedules as needed.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels and with guests.
Ability to use equipment associated with the position, including choppers, slicers, mixers, and grinders.

Nice To Haves

A culinary apprenticeship, an associate degree from a culinary institution, or an equivalent qualification with some industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare menu foods by grilling, frying, broiling, baking, boiling, braising, poaching, or pantry preparation.
Ensure plates and pans are aesthetically appealing and cooked to customer and chef specifications.
Recognize sauces and place them properly on entrees featured on daily menus.
Keep the workstation neat, clean, fully stocked, and properly closed down.
Assist co-workers to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
Perform duties for special events or parties, including carving, cooking, and setting up or tearing down stations and work areas.
Maintain cleanliness in the work area and report equipment safety failures, hazardous areas, and accidents.
Store food properly, including food remaining from a previous function.
Ensure equipment is in good working condition.
Attend and participate in meetings and complete assigned follow-up.
Perform work regularly and predictably.
Clean and sanitize work and public spaces.
Build and retain guest relations, contribute to a guest-service atmosphere, and mentor team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.