Cook - Cross Street Grill (Harrah's Joliet)

Responsibilities

• Provides fast, clean and efficient service of all menu items to the service team.
• Ensures each order is consistent with recipe and menu guidelines.
• Controls food production and ensures proper cooking methods.
• Completes work assigned in a timely manner to ensure freshness and quality.
• Prepares foods according to business demands.
• Provides a consistent flow of product and service to our guests.
• Safeguards economical utilization of all products.
• Affords a positive and supportive environment for the team.
• Adheres to all department and company policies and procedures.
• Performs all related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; culinary degree preferred.
• Wide range of food knowledge.
• Must be familiar with production, ala carte and fast-food cooking.
• Must know proper cooking temperatures, holding temperatures and sanitation practices to ensure safe food handling and safe food products to our guests.
• Possesses knowledge of all kitchen equipment including break down, set-up and sanitation.
• Board of Health Sanitation Certificate in sanitation and food handling required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, holidays and weekends.
• Great personality and a team-player attitude are required.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. above and below shoulder level and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Position requires 30% standing, 70% walking.
• Requires very frequent bending, pushing, twisting, kneeling, climbing, stooping and reaching overhead.
• Must be able to respond to touch, speech, smell, aural and visual cues.
• Must be able to work in an area containing secondary smoke.
• Must possess coordination and dexterity to use kitchen utensils.
• Must be able to tolerate industry standard cleaning/sanitizing chemicals.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment involving constant internal and external customer contact.

Compensation & Benefits

• $18.50 -$21.50/hr
• Employment Type – Full Time
• Shift Details: Swing Shift: 3:00 pm -11:30 pm, Late Swing: 7:00 pm - 3:30 am

Benefits Package

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Education Assistance program
• Exclusive Team Member Discounts