Pastry Cook - Pastry

About the Role

The incumbent is responsible for properly preparing any and all foods listed on the respective menus that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, or poached in an assigned kitchen outlet. This role contributes to creating an atmosphere that induces guests to choose Hard Rock Casino Rockford for gaming entertainment and involves mentoring team members to provide superior guest service.

Responsibilities

• Prepares foods that are grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, poached, or prepared in the pantry, ensuring plates or pans are aesthetically appealing and cooked to customer and chef specifications.
• Recognizes a variety of sauces and properly places them on all entrees featured on daily menus.
• Maintains a neat and clean workstation and assists co-workers to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Performs duties for special events or parties, including carving, cooking, setting up, or tearing down stations.
• Ensures cleanliness of working area, reports equipment safety failures, hazardous areas, and accidents.
• Properly stores foods, including those from previous functions, and ensures items are fully stocked and equipment is in good working condition.
• Handles the proper closing down of workstations.
• Attends and participates in meetings, completing follow-up tasks as assigned.
• Performs work regularly and predictably, including cleaning and sanitizing work and public spaces.
• Other duties as assigned, including attending seminars when needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; a culinary apprenticeship, Associate’s Degree from a culinary institution, or equivalent industry experience is preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain all licenses/certifications per Federal, State, and Illinois Gaming Commission regulations.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and flexible shifts.

Skills

• Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience.
• Ability to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• Effective communication with all levels of employees and guests.
• Proficiency in using kitchen equipment, including choppers, slicers, mixers, and grinders.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports team members' health, well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. For a full list of benefits, visit www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits.

Pay

Pay Range: $15 - $20 per hour.