Cook II - Hard Rock Cafe

Essential Functions

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Bristol their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service.
• Prepares foods that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, and poached in an assigned kitchen outlet.
• 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.
• Affords assistance to co-workers to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen.
• On occasion may perform duties for special events/ parties.
• Ensures 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.
• Affords assistance with other duties at special events or parties and assisting where necessary to include but not limited to carving, cooking, set up and or teardown stations or work areas or other duties as assigned.
• Attends and participates in meetings, completing follow-up as assigned.
• Seasons food according to recipes or company needs.
• Affords assistance during the food assembly process.
• Cleans up before shift ends.
• Cleans food preparation areas as determined by company policy.
• Performs work regularly and predictably.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work and public spaces.

Non-Essential Functions

• Attend seminars when needed.

Education And /Or Experience Requirements

• This knowledge and these abilities are typically acquired through a 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.

Additional Requirements

• Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Virginia Lottery.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass drug screening.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.

Knowledge

• Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience.
• Kitchen equipment.
• International cuisines.

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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package that allows team members to stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status.