Cook III - Steakhouse

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook III maintains standards established by the executive chef, including food preparation and presentation, tasting, and sanitation. The role prepares and cooks food using a variety of methods, ensures dishes meet customer and chef specifications, and supports quality and portion control. The Cook III helps maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen, supports other line employees, and may assist with special events or parties. The role also trains new team members in cooking procedures, recipes, equipment, cleaning, and applicable Board of Health regulations.

Requirements

• At least 3–4 years of experience working in a high-volume kitchen assisting with food preparation.
• Knowledge of sanitation and quality food preparation techniques.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with other staff to produce a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Cut or peel fruits and vegetables and prepare water for rice or pasta.
• Ensure menu items are available and prepared; season food as needed.
• Assist the Sous Chef and Cook with product quality and portion control.
• Assist other line employees with daily responsibilities and help ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Prepare production according to standards established by the Restaurant Chef.
• Prepare foods for grilling, frying, broiling, baking, boiling, braising, poaching, or pantry service; ensure plates and pans are appealing and cooked to customer and chef specifications.
• Recognize sauces and place them appropriately on entrees featured on daily menus.
• Follow required food labeling, rotation, storage-temperature, and storage-environment procedures, including proper storage of food from previous functions.
• Promote positive public and employee relations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment and keep the workstation neat and clean.
• Report equipment safety failures, hazardous areas, and accidents.
• Properly close down workstations.
• Assist with special events or parties, including carving, cooking, and setting up or tearing down stations and work areas, as needed.
• Train new team members on cooking procedures, reading recipes, equipment, cleaning procedures, Board of Health regulations, and how to locate and read relevant information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The company offers a comprehensive benefits package intended to support team members’ health, 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