Cook - Fine Dining (Full Time) - $20/Hour

About the role

The incumbent prepares all foods listed on the respective menus that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, poached, or prepared in the pantry.

Responsibilities

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Rockford their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members to provide superior guest service.
• Prepares foods that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, poached, or prepared in the pantry; ensures that all plates or pans served are aesthetically appealing and cooked to the specifications of the customer and the chef.
• Recognizes a variety of sauces and properly places them on all entrees featured on daily menus.
• Keeps workstation neat and clean.
• Assist co-workers to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen.
• On occasion, you may perform duties for special events/ parties.
• Safeguards the cleanliness of working area; reports all equipment for safety failures, hazardous areas, and accidents.
• Ensures the proper storing of any foods, including those from a previous function.
• Ensures that items are fully stocked, and equipment is in good working condition.
• Ensures the proper closing down of workstations.
• Assists with other duties at special events or parties and assisting where necessary to include but not limited to carving, cooking, setting up and or teardown stations or work areas or other duties as assigned.
• Attend and participate in meetings, completing follow-up as assigned.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work and public spaces.
• Perform work regularly and predictably.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work and public spaces.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• A culinary apprenticeship, an Associate’s Degree from a culinary institution or an equivalent with some industry experience is preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Illinois Gaming Commission.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.
• Knowledge Of Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience.
• Ability To Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests.
• Use all equipment associated with the position, including, but not limited to, choppers, slicers, mixers and grinders.