Specialty Cook II - YouYu

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa • Tejon, NM

2d

About The Position

The Specialty Cook II (described in the posting as Wok Cook—Noodle Bar) works under the direction of the Sous Chef and provides superior service to internal and external customers. The role prepares foods listed on the menus for grilling, frying, broiling, or pantry service, ensuring that dishes are attractively presented and cooked to customer specifications. The cook recognizes and applies sauces to menu entrees, maintains a clean workstation, and assists coworkers to support efficient line operations. Other duties may be assigned.

The position works in a hectic, fast-paced casino environment that may be crowded and noisy, with varying levels of kitchen heat and noise. Hazards may include wet floors and the use of heavy-duty cutlery, knives, and choppers. The employee uses standard kitchen equipment, including slicers, choppers, mixers, and grinders, and must be able to review recipes, assess whether food is properly cooked, move around the work area, stock and retrieve supplies, and communicate with customers and employees. The role requires flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules as needed.

Candidates need basic food-preparation knowledge and line-work experience. These skills are typically acquired through at least one year of prior experience as a Cook Trainee or coffee shop line cook, and/or completion of a culinary arts degree or recognized apprenticeship. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and certifications required by federal, state, and gaming regulations.

Requirements

• Basic food-preparation knowledge and line-work experience.
• At least one year of prior experience as a Cook Trainee or coffee shop line cook, and/or completion of a degree in culinary arts or a recognized apprenticeship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all licenses and certifications required by federal, state, and gaming regulations.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Meticulous, organized, and accurate work habits.
• Extreme confidentiality.
• Familiarity with a variety of computer systems and applications.
• Ability to manage multiple details and tasks concurrently in a changing environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and consider how possible solutions affect the entire operation.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules as needed.
• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods, walk distances, and move efficiently around the work area.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push or pull supplies weighing up to 50 pounds; the physical-demands section also specifies lifting 30 to 40 pounds.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu foods for grilling, frying, broiling, or pantry service.
• Ensure plates are aesthetically appealing and food is cooked to customer specifications.
• Recognize sauces and properly place them on entrees featured on daily menus.
• Keep the workstation neat and clean.
• Assist coworkers to ensure efficient operation of the line.
• Use kitchen equipment associated with the position, including choppers, slicers, mixers, and grinders.
• Review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documentation.
• Determine whether food items are cooked to proper specifications.
• Stock and retrieve necessary food items and supplies.
• Communicate with customers, guests, and employees at all levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The posting refers to a comprehensive team-member benefits package intended to support health, future planning, and work-life balance; benefits may vary with employment status. It directs candidates to the company career site for the full list.

What This Job Offers

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