Experienced Wok Cook

Hollywood Casino St. Louis • Maryland Heights, MO

5d

About The Position

The Experienced Wok Cook prepares Asian food items, including hot entrees, according to specifications and in a timely manner, ensuring orders are uniform and consistent. The role controls food production by using appropriate cooking methods, times, and temperatures, and ensures prepared food is handled, stored, and leftovers are managed properly. The cook maintains food quality, safety, and sanitation; cares for and cleans kitchen tools and equipment; communicates with service and kitchen maintenance personnel; and keeps the assigned station clean and sanitary.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must know kitchen sanitation and the operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift, including holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods or for the entire shift.
• Must be able to tolerate areas containing second-hand smoke, high noise levels, bright lights, and dust.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1–2 years of previous experience in a high-volume food service operation or food preparation is preferred.
• Experience with Asian cuisine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items as directed and ensure each order is uniform and consistent.
• Prepare Asian dishes, including hot entrees, accurately and in a timely manner according to specifications.
• Control food production, including cooking methods, cooking times, and temperatures; ensure proper sanitation, handling, and storage of prepared food; and prepare leftovers.
• Store and handle perishable items correctly to maintain their quality, security, value, and integrity.
• Oversee the proper care, storage, use, and cleaning of tools and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with team members, including service and kitchen maintenance personnel.
• Maintain the assigned station in a clean and sanitary condition according to department standards and job functions.

Benefits

• Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Uber benefit for nearby metro stops.
• Recognition programs with cash rewards, gift cards, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Lindenwood University discounts.
• Diversity scholarship for team members’ children.
• 401(k) matching.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well-being.
• Paid time off earned according to local policy and increasing with length of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed