Cook II - YouYu

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa • Tejon, NM

13d

About The Position

The Cook II works under the direction of the Sous Chef and provides superior service to internal and external customers. The role prepares menu items for grilling, frying, broiling, or pantry service, ensuring dishes are visually appealing and cooked to customer specifications. The Cook II recognizes sauces and applies them appropriately to entrees on daily menus, maintains a neat and clean workstation, and assists coworkers to support efficient line operations. The position may also involve other duties as assigned.

The work takes place in a casino environment that is hectic, fast-paced, often crowded, and noisy. The workstation may be exposed to varying levels of heat and noise, wet floors, and hazards associated with heavy-duty cutlery, knives, and choppers. The role requires using kitchen equipment, reviewing recipes and other documentation, determining whether food is cooked to specification, moving around the work area, and stocking and retrieving food and supplies. Work schedules and shifts may vary as needed.

Requirements

• Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain licenses and certifications required by Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
• Typically, at least two years of prior experience as a Cook Trainee or coffee shop line cook, and/or completion of a culinary arts degree or recognized apprenticeship.
• Proficiency in Asian cooking techniques, including wok cooking and steaming.
• Understanding of Asian ingredients and their uses.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Meticulous, organized, and accurate work habits.
• Extreme confidentiality.
• Familiarity with a variety of computer systems and applications.
• Ability to manage multiple details and tasks concurrently in a changing environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to analyze how possible solutions affect the entire operation.
• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods and walk distances.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push or pull up to 50 pounds to move and stock supplies; physical demands also state the ability to lift 30 to 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform frequent standing and walking, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
• Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu foods for grilling, frying, broiling, or pantry service.
• Ensure plates are aesthetically appealing and food is cooked to customer specifications.
• Recognize sauces and properly place them on entrees featured on daily menus.
• Keep the workstation neat and clean.
• Assist coworkers to ensure efficient operation of the line.
• Use equipment associated with the position, including choppers, slicers, mixers, and grinders.
• Review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documentation.
• Determine whether food items are cooked to proper specifications.
• Move around the work area efficiently and effectively.
• Stock and retrieve necessary food items and supplies.
• Communicate with customers, guests, and employees at all levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The posting refers to a comprehensive benefits package intended to support team members' health and well-being, future planning, and work-life balance; benefits may vary by employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed