Line Cook

Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa•Michigan City, MI

About The Position

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities. Job Description Follow all approved recipes and/or plate presentations. Serve all guests according to established standards of quality and pre-determined timeliness and portions. Cooking applications vary based on complexity. Creates and ensures a fresh, positive and exciting environment where sanitation, flawless delivery and execution of product excellence and service is paramount Must have strict compliance to the Blue Chip Employee Handbook and Policy and Procedure Manual Able to read, convert recipes according to production requirements Acquired knowledge of sanitation according to State and Federal guidelines preferred Work efficiently and accurately in operating mode Maintain a positive work environment Follow all approved recipes and/or plate presentations Serve all guests according to established standards of quality and predetermined timeliness and portions Assure that all food preparation and service areas are in accordance with the local, State, and Federal Health Department Codes Cooking applications vary based on complexity Ensures all food products are prepared and cooked according to approved specifications Assist at other stations when directed or assigned Performs all relative miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisor/manager.

Requirements

Work in varying temperatures
Temperatures above 85 degrees in Hot Kitchen
Periodically pushing and pulling heavy carts and lifting products in proper storage areas
Walking long distances with heavy food products
Repetitive heavy lifting
Good eye/hand coordination
Continuous standing, walking for long periods
Ability to work in contrasting hot and cold areas
Tasting food and evaluating quality points at each stage of preparation
Required to be detail orientated
Lift food items sometimes as heavy as 100 pounds
Ability to read and convert recipes in direct proportion
Should have knowledge of all stages of food preparation
High School diploma or equivalent preferred; either a culinary apprenticeship or an associate degree in Culinary Arts
Must have two years' experience in volume kitchen specifically with hot food preparation
Must be able to read, write, and have understanding of English

Nice To Haves

Acquired knowledge of sanitation according to State and Federal guidelines preferred
Must be able to understand French terminology as it applies to cooking applications, a plus
Serv-Safe Certified

Responsibilities

Follow all approved recipes and/or plate presentations
Serve all guests according to established standards of quality and pre-determined timeliness and portions
Creates and ensures a fresh, positive and exciting environment where sanitation, flawless delivery and execution of product excellence and service is paramount
Must have strict compliance to the Blue Chip Employee Handbook and Policy and Procedure Manual
Able to read, convert recipes according to production requirements
Work efficiently and accurately in operating mode
Maintain a positive work environment
Assure that all food preparation and service areas are in accordance with the local, State, and Federal Health Department Codes
Ensures all food products are prepared and cooked according to approved specifications
Assist at other stations when directed or assigned
Performs all relative miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisor/manager.