Line Cook

Lakeside Hotel Casino • Osceola, IA

18d

About The Position

The Line Cook sets up the kitchen line and coordinates the items used on it. Depending on assignment, the position may handle the flat top, hot side, entrees, and sides for an entire line or venue. The Line Cook assists with cleanup and closing down the assigned shift and works to improve working conditions and procedures to support the food quality standards established by the Executive Chef.

The role prepares food according to standard recipes and special diet orders, supports customer requests and special needs, and maintains safe food-handling, sanitation, and personal hygiene practices. The Line Cook keeps work areas and equipment clean, checks food temperatures before service, reports equipment repair or maintenance needs, and assists other kitchen staff as needed.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The position requires effective communication in English, the ability to lift and move more than 50 pounds, availability for required shifts including weekends and holidays, and advanced knife skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment, safety, and etiquette. Final candidates must complete a drug test and background check. Many positions require a state gaming license.

Requirements

• Must effectively communicate in English in all manners.
• Must be able to lift and move more than 50 pounds.
• Must be available to work required shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must possess advanced knife skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment usage, kitchen safety, and kitchen etiquette.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Final candidates must complete a drug test and background check.
• Many positions require a state gaming license.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Set up, service, and clean assigned food production stations.
• Prepare food items according to standard recipes and special diet orders to ensure consistency and quality.
• Coordinate items used on the kitchen line and, as assigned, handle the flat top, hot side, entrees, and sides for a line or venue.
• Work with the team to respond to customer requests and special needs.
• Complete special projects as requested.
• Use advanced knife skills in food preparation.
• Comply with sanitation, personal hygiene, and health standards; follow proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Store food safely and properly, marking the date and item.
• Report equipment repair and maintenance needs to a supervisor.
• Apportion food for serving.
• Keep work areas neat and clean, and clean and maintain food-preparation equipment.
• Complete food temperature checks before service.
• Assist other kitchen personnel as needed.
• Transport food and supplies to workstations as needed.
• Assist with cleanup and shutting down the assigned shift.
• Work to improve working conditions and procedures to support food quality standards.

Benefits

• Paid rest and meal breaks.
• Paid Time Off earned each pay period for full-time team members.
• Paid holidays for full-time team members.
• Medical, dental, vision, and virtual doctor visits for full-time team members.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Free $25,000 life insurance for full-time team members.
• Optional short- and long-term disability, additional life insurance, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance.
• Free Employee Assistance Plan, including legal guidance and counseling sessions.
• Employee discounts, team celebrations, awards, and more.

What This Job Offers

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