COOK - Sportsbook & Bar

Hollywood Casino Aurora • Aurora, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for all aspects of hot and cold food preparation including production, maintaining quality standards, sanitation, food safety and all other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor. To find success in this position, the candidate should be a skilled multitasker who adheres to food safety codes. While some experience in high volume dining is preferred, the most important characteristics we are looking for are passion, energy, and determination which lead to stellar service and help us continue to expand our brand and ensure an exciting future.

Requirements

• High school completion or equivalent required
• Food Handler Certification required/ willing to obtain
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak English
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items, to standard, in a high-volume, fast-paced operation
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Departmental, property and company policies and standards
• Available to work required schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 to 3 years of high-volume experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Possesses intermediate knife skills, including dicing, chopping, slicing with various knife tools
• Maintains current and accurate information regarding food items (i.e., preparation techniques, seasonings, ingredients)
• Employs proper cooking methods, cooks to specifications, and handles, stores and rotates food properly in accordance with established health and safety standards
• Wipes counter areas, sinks and floors as required to maintain a clean and safe workstation
• Maintains par levels of operating supplies and food product for each workstation obtaining replacement stock from warehouse inventory in accordance with department processes and procedures
• Operates and maintains all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures
• Provides personalized service and uses guests’ names when possible

Benefits

• wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being
• day-one medical coverage
• 401(k) matching
• annual performance bonus
• Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED