The incumbent in this position 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, or prepared in the pantry.

Essential Functions:

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana 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, and maintains quality control for hot food items including, but not limited to, meat, fish, fowl, sauces, stocks, and seasonings.
• Prepares food items according to designated recipes and quality standards with a focus on Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese cuisines.
• Prepares guest orders in a friendly, timely, and efficient manner.
• Maintains cleanliness and complies with food sanitation standards at all times.
• Visually inspects all food sent from the kitchen and ensures plates are clean and appetizing.
• Maintains high quality standards and procedures in preparing and serving all food ensuring that all food quality meets specifications.
• Responsible for regularly restocking all kitchen supplies and food items required for service ensuring all products are rotated on a first-in, first-out philosophy.
• Confirms all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated areas.
• Maintains solid menu knowledge and all food products, skillfully applying culinary techniques with attention to detail regarding plate presentation and preparation.
• Ensures all equipment, tools, and supplies are maintained in good working order while following all procedures and policies set forth by the company.
• Operates, maintains, and cleans deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, flat top grill, and other equipment according to instructions.
• Assists in lowering food cost and waste, properly labels and dates all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Works as a team, helping all team members to complete the required activities that ensure we exceed guest expectations.
• Performs duties in accordance with company standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Performs additional duties as requested.
• Lives the Brand.

Non-essential Functions:

• Attends seminars when needed.

Qualifications:

• 2 to 5 years’ experience in a cook position or culinary experience.
• Asian cooking experience preferred including Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese cuisines.
• Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts or comparable education preferred.
• Red Seal or equivalent certification an asset.
• Solid understanding of meat, starch, sauces, soups, and food safety preparation.
• Safe Food Handling certificate.
• Ability to work flexible hours and special events.

Additional Requirements:

• Must obtain and maintain all licenses/certifications per Federal, State, and Indiana Gaming Commission.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass drug screening.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) 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:

• Stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Move throughout the kitchen (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time.
• Frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 50 pounds.
• Perform tasks requiring close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here may be representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced, and often crowded and noisy. Duties and responsibilities are typically performed in a professional office setting, but there may be times where you will need to be on the Casino Floor or pass through this area. On the Casino Floor, you may be exposed to casino-related environmental factors including, but not limited to, excessive noise.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. The Team Member understands that employment with the Company is at-will and that no express and/or implied contract of employment exists unless it is in writing and signed by your Department Head. The Team Member further understands that conditions may require the Company to modify this Job Description and that the Company reserves the right to exercise its discretion to make such changes.

• Flexible hours and scheduling.
• Opportunity for career advancement.
• Work in a fast-paced, energetic environment.
• Access to culinary training and development.

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a cook position or culinary experience.
• Asian cooking experience preferred, including Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese cuisines.
• Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts or comparable education preferred.
• Safe Food Handling certificate.
• Ability to work flexible hours and special events.