Cook - Specialty 1800 Noodle Bar

Bally's Chicago•Kansas City, MO

23h

About The Position

The Cook - Specialty at 1800 Noodle Bar prepares and delivers food consistently according to established recipes, measurements, quality standards, and food-cost procedures. The position works across kitchen stations and assigned outlets, including sauté, broiler, appetizer, pantry, pasta, and grill, and may prepare compound sauces and derivatives. The Cook helps maintain an orderly, clean, properly stocked station and follows health codes, hand-washing guidelines, company policies, and applicable gaming and other regulations. The role also provides direction and guidance to lower-level Cooks, supervises kitchen operations in assigned outlets, and trains team members in equipment use and specialty techniques. Work takes place in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent time pressures. The position may require working late nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, and involves exposure to variable temperatures, smoke, steam, wet areas, and somewhat loud noise. The role requires standing and walking, handling tools and equipment, reaching, and frequently lifting or moving up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Requirements

At least three years of food-preparation experience and food knowledge in a similar position and in a kitchen of similar or larger size.
Ability to work any assigned shift, including late nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Ability to teach and supervise lower-level Cooks in specialty departments.
Ability to perform all cooking duties and work different kitchen line locations, including sauté, broiler, appetizer, pantry, pasta, and grill.
Successful completion of required classes or certifications, including ServSafe.
Ability to read recipes, gather necessary items, and prepare order lists for recipe preparation.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Ability to perform duties with greater accuracy and speed than a Cook II.
Knowledge of different knife cuts and the MSDS program.
Ability to read, write, and understand simple instructions.
Ability to communicate appropriately with casino customers, casino departments, and fellow team members.
Ability to understand and follow Missouri Gaming Commission regulations and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Ability to accurately perform assigned duties in a high-volume, fast-paced environment under frequent time pressures.
Ability to stand and walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance and occasionally bend, stoop, or kneel.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Maintain a pleasant, friendly, and welcoming attitude toward customers and team members.
Operate kitchen equipment, including slicers, steamers, fryers, ovens, broilers, grills, mixers, kettles, braisers, flat tops, and knives.
Develop and read recipes, gather ingredients and supplies, and prepare food accurately according to established measurements and recipes.
Prepare compound sauces and derivatives.
Ensure consistent product delivery to customers.
Check the station before, during, and after shifts for proper setup and cleanliness.
Cook, prepare, dish up, and assemble food for assigned outlets.
Complete side work, including replenishing and restocking the workstation.
Prepare written requisitions for supplies and food items needed for workstation production.
Follow food-cost and quality-control procedures.
Provide direction, instruction, and guidance to subordinate staff and supervise overall kitchen operations in assigned outlets.
Train lower-level Cooks in proper equipment use and specialty techniques.
Encourage and follow health codes and hand-washing guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of casino events and promotional activities.
Keep the work area clean and orderly.
Comply with Bally's and departmental policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned or reasonably requested by management.