Cook II - Plum Lounge

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa•Northern Meadows, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent in this position is responsible for properly preparing any and all foods listed on the respective menu/s in an assigned kitchen outlet/s. Demonstrate good knowledge when comes to knife skills and cooking procedures. Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Indiana Gaming Commission.
Must successfully pass background check.
Must successfully pass drug screening.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Knowledge of Food, food product, food preparation, etc.
Knowledge of Standard safety and sanitation practices for food and beverage service.
Knowledge of How to prepare stocks, soups, mother sauces, and all varieties of meat including veal, pork, beef, lamb, poultry, game, and seafood.
Ability to be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests.
Ability to 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 degree from a culinary institution or an equivalent with some industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares foods that are based on company standards and recipes.
Ensures that all plates or pans served are aesthetically appealing and cooked to the specifications of HRCNIN.
Demonstrate good knowledge and knife skills.
Demonstrate good knowledge and cooking skills/techniques by using all equipment provided by HRCNIN.
Good knowledge of producing a variety of sauces and properly placing them on all dishes, based on HRCNIN standards.
Keeps workstation neat and clean.
Assists co-workers to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen.
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 workstations.
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.
Assist other cooks during the food cooking and assembly process.
Clean up before shift ends.
Clean and sanitize all work areas based on Food Safety rules and regulations, together with HRCNIN standards.
Perform work regularly and predictably.
Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work and public spaces.
Other duties as assigned.