Vietnamese Restaurant Lead Cook - Part-Time - Truong Tien - Maryland

Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland•Hanover, MD

1d•$21 - $21

About The Position

Responsible for properly preparing and cooking all Vietnamese food items on menu in a safe, timely, organized manner maintaining high quality of foods and demonstrating professionalism that reflects our company values. Assures that guests have a favorable dining experience.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Culinary arts courses or the equivalent experience in Asian cuisine.
Five+ (5+) years’ experience as a line of restaurant cook.
Must have the ability to secure and maintain licensure as required by MSLA or any other applicable regulatory entity as may be required to perform assigned duties, or as required by Live’s operating standards.
Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning.
Ability to bend, stoop and reach while carrying food product, equipment, trash/waste weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to lift, carry, deliver food items weighing up to 50 pounds throughout a scheduled shift.
Ability to work around 500 degree ovens and work within 40 degree walk-in refrigerators.
Ability to stand and walk continually throughout a 10 hr. shift.
Ability to use all kitchen equipment and appliances.
Ability to read and write basic instructions. Knowledge of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Ability to be creative with cooking and food preparation.
Ability to Read and interpret production lists, menus, and Banquet event orders.
Ability to complete accurate record keeping.
Knowledge of sanitation and health department regulations for safe handling of food.
Communicate in English and fluency in either Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese or other Asian Languages.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes or instructions provided.
Train new hires and instruct staff on proper cooking techniques and safety protocols.
Collaborate with the Sous Chef or Chef D’Cuisine to ensure overall success of the kitchen and restaurant.
Ensures stations are prepared to meet anticipated levels of business for the day, assisting fellow staff when needed.
Validated on all stations (including Prep).
Accomplish daily cleaning duties in an efficient manner following sanitation guidelines.
Ability to properly handle high volume cooking and plating while maintaining consistent quality of food in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of safety procedures to ensure employee safety.
Follows all appropriate procedures and works under supervision of culinary management team.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
May occasionally interact directly with guests.
Abides by company and department specific appearance standards.
Demonstrates professionalism that reflects our brand and company values.
Performs additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive group health benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents.
Free Basic Life Insurance
Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Generous retirement savings options
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
On-site Wellness center for Team Members and eligible dependents (Maryland Property only)
Training and pathways for career growth
Robust Rewards & Recognition Programs
Annual Merit Based Pay Increases
Discretionary Performance Bonuses
Discretionary Service Bonuses
Free parking
Free food and discounted meals
Live! Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Entertainment Discounts