ROK-COOK II-MAIN KITCHEN-FT U

Century Casinos Inc•Flintstone, MD

10d•$16 - $21

About The Position

The Cook II is responsible for operating multiple culinary workstations and supporting an efficient kitchen line and operation during a scheduled shift, in accordance with established specifications and standards. The role prepares, seasons, finishes, and garnishes food according to recipes; maintains refrigeration and dry storage areas; and keeps stations clean, sanitary, and properly stocked and stored at the end of the shift. The Cook II follows recipes and control procedures, assists with guest requests, and performs other assigned duties. The role reports directly to the Sous Chef and then the Executive Sous Chef. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, verify their right to work in the United States, pass a background investigation, and obtain and maintain any work cards required by the company. ServSafe certification is required, or the ability to become certified. The work involves prolonged standing and movement, handling kitchen tools and equipment, and exposure to mechanical moving parts, temperature extremes, slippery or greasy surfaces, and moderate noise. The company describes a fun work environment and offers opportunities for professional growth, paid time off accrual, health, vision, and dental benefits, and access to emergency care for eligible team members. A 401(k) plan with matching is available to permanent positions after 90 days.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills; polite demeanor and neat appearance.
Ability to work efficiently as part of a team.
Ability to apply common-sense reasoning to a variety of situations and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions.
Proven experience providing a high level of guest service.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with two-digit numbers.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English, and to write simple correspondence.
Availability to work all shifts.
Ability to address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations and to work in a fast-paced environment and stressful situations.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a background investigation, obtain and maintain work cards required by the company, and verify the right to work in the United States.
High school diploma or equivalent.
ServSafe certification or ability to become certified.
Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the property for prolonged periods; push, pull, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crawl, twist, sit, climb, balance, carry, and lift up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting of 50 pounds.
Ability to use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and hear; required vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus. Role requires constant use of hearing, speech, vision (including distinguishing shades of color), radios, and tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, season, finish, and garnish food in accordance with established recipes.
Maintain refrigeration and dry storage areas to ensure proper product handling and rotation.
Keep stations clean and ensure food items are properly covered and stored at the end of the shift.
Follow recipes, specifications, and control procedures.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with health regulations.
Assist with guest requests.
Run one or multiple culinary stations.
Perform other duties as assigned.